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NCT03548038 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Taste Changes With Bariatric Surgery
A clinical trial of Taste, Altered, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 21
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT03548038: Completed study of Taste, Altered, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
NCT03548038 is a study of Taste, Altered that has completed, run by University of Missouri-Columbia. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants. The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03548038, a study of Taste, Altered, has completed, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 21 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
It is commonly believed that a link exists between BMI and taste perception. One group of researchers observed that women who are obese experience reduced taste sensitivity when compared to normal-weight controls. Others have compared taste sensitivity between lean and obese subjects and found no significant differences. The inconsistencies in these studies demonstrate how much variation in taste sensitivity is possible when different factors are applied in research. Throughout several studies, one element remains constant - bariatric surgery causes appetite aversions. These changes in appetite and food preference likely have a large influence on the overall magnitude of post-surgical weight loss. Although many studies have investigated the changes in taste preference after bariatric surgery, few, if any, have focused on changes in sweet taste perception.
Primary Outcome
Taste perception will be assessed by the subjects' responses to varying sucrose solutions. The interval scale begins with "barely detectable" at zero and goes up to "strongest imaginable" at 10. Subjects will be asked to draw an "X" at the location on the graph corresponding to their perception.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER taste test
Study Locations (2)
Missouri
- Elizabeth Parks - Columbia
- University of Missouri - Columbia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-05-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-05-04 |
What the finished NCT03548038 record still lists
NCT03548038 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 21 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 1 condition, with Taste, Altered appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which taste test is the first listed.
NCT03548038 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03548038 about?
NCT03548038 is a clinical study titled "Taste Changes With Bariatric Surgery". It is commonly believed that a link exists between BMI and taste perception. One group of researchers observed that women who are obese experience reduced taste sensitivity when compared to normal-weight controls. Others have compared taste sensitivity between lean and obese subjects and found no si...
What is the current status of trial NCT03548038?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2018-05-24. Estimated completion is 2020-05-04.
What conditions does trial NCT03548038 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Taste, Altered.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03548038?
The interventions under investigation include: taste test (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03548038?
This trial is sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia, which has 291 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03548038 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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