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NCT05550818 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Young Adult Eating Habits
A NA study, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36
- Enrollment target
NCT05550818: Completed NA study, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
NCT05550818 is a NA study that has completed, run by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05550818, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Most individuals with obesity become so before age 35 and adolescent's unhealthy dietary patterns, specifically high intake of ultra-processed foods and poor overall diet quality, may contribute to energy overconsumption and weight gain. The overall objective of this research is to establish proof-of-concept for altered reward processing measured by brain response to ultra-processed foods, an increase in ad libitum energy intake, and adverse effects on executive function in response to an ultra-processed diet (81% total energy) compared to a diet emphasizing minimally processed foods in individuals aged 18-25 years.
Primary Outcome
Brain response to milkshake was measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). On the first level a contrast of milkshake \> tasteless was built. The measures presented here are the beta values of the milkshake\>tasteless contrast extracted from an orbital frontal cortex apriori region of interest. The pre intervention beta values were subtracted from the post intervention values. Extracted beta values are by definition arbitrary units and are the standard measure for fMRI.
Interventions
- OTHER High Ultra Processed Food Diet
- OTHER No Ultra Processed Food Diet
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 36 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-06-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05550818 record still lists
NCT05550818 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 36 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which High Ultra Processed Food Diet is the first listed.
NCT05550818 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05550818 about?
NCT05550818 is a clinical study titled "Young Adult Eating Habits". Most individuals with obesity become so before age 35 and adolescent's unhealthy dietary patterns, specifically high intake of ultra-processed foods and poor overall diet quality, may contribute to energy overconsumption and weight gain. The overall objective of this research is to establish proof-o...
What is the current status of trial NCT05550818?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2023-03-10. Estimated completion is 2025-06-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05550818?
The interventions under investigation include: High Ultra Processed Food Diet (OTHER), No Ultra Processed Food Diet (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05550818?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which has 104 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT05550818's enrollment target sits among peer trials
36 1541st of 2000 higher than 437 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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