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The Effect of Mukbang on the Desire to Eat
NCT04212871 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Mukbang is an online eating broadcast where a host (Asian mukbangs generally feature a young and slim female host) consumes a large amount of food while chatting with audiences. Since some dieters watch mukbang to get satiation and control their appetites, the current study is aimed at testing the effect of mukbang on the desire to eat. Two randomized and controlled trails are conducted. The first randomized and controlled trail is conducted online using the Amazon Mturk. Participants (n=286) were randomly assigned to watch one of the following 3 videos: ramen mukbang (n=98), donut mukbang (n=97) and a non-food content video (n=91). The other study is a in person study. Participants (n=234) were randomly assigned to watch one of the following 3 videos: hotpot mukbang (n=79), hotpot cooking show (n=76) and a non-food content video (n=79). The investigators used the self-report survey to test whether the mukbang affects the desire to eat, and participants' satiation and disgust.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER watch food video 1
- OTHER watch food video 2
- OTHER watch a non-food content video
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Cornell University — Ithaca
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 520 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-01-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04212871
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04212871 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 520 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Cornell University, which has 50 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Mukbang appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which watch food video 1 is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04212871 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04212871 about?
NCT04212871 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Mukbang on the Desire to Eat". Mukbang is an online eating broadcast where a host (Asian mukbangs generally feature a young and slim female host) consumes a large amount of food while chatting with audiences. Since some dieters watch mukbang to get satiation and control their appetites, the current study is aimed at testing the e...
What is the current status of trial NCT04212871?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 520 participants. The study started on 2019-01-12. Estimated completion is 2019-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04212871 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mukbang. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04212871?
The interventions under investigation include: watch food video 1 (OTHER), watch food video 2 (OTHER), watch a non-food content video (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04212871?
This trial is sponsored by Cornell University, which has 50 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04212871 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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