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NCT04714892 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Mechanisms Underlying Individual Variations of Taste and Smell in Obesity
A clinical trial of Obesity, sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 350
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04714892 is a study of Obesity that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT04714892, a study of Obesity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 350 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Background: Changes to the sense of taste or smell can change eating behavior. This may contribute to obesity. Researchers want to see how taste and smell perceptions that affect food choices may differ between people with obesity and without obesity. Objective: To understand the role that senses of taste and smell play in food intake. Eligibility: Adults ages 18-65 with obesity and without obesity Design: Participants will be screened with a medical history and physical exam. They will have a neurological and sensory exam. They will give blood and urine samples. They will be checked for previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. They will complete questionnaires about their eating habits, alcohol use, and smoking history. Participants will have 2 study visits. Participants will give stool, urine, blood, hair, nasal, and saliva samples. These samples will be used for gene testing. Participants will have their weight, height, and hip and waist circumference measured. They will have an imaging scan that measures body composition. Participants will complete questionnaires about their health, eating habits, and food preferences. Participants will have taste tests and smell tests. They will have sensory tests to assess their response to stimuli. Participants will have a dietary assessment. They will complete a food diary and a diet history questionnaire. Participants will get a meal to eat. Data will be collected about their experience. Participants will complete a sleep diary and wear a watch to measure their activity....
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-05-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04714892
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04714892 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT04714892 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04714892 about?
NCT04714892 is a clinical study titled "Mechanisms Underlying Individual Variations of Taste and Smell in Obesity". Background: Changes to the sense of taste or smell can change eating behavior. This may contribute to obesity. Researchers want to see how taste and smell perceptions that affect food choices may differ between people with obesity and without obesity. Objective: To understand the role that senses...
What is the current status of trial NCT04714892?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 350 participants. The study started on 2022-05-11. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04714892 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04714892?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04714892 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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