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Postprandial Effects of Animal Versus Plant-Based Protein
NCT06445296 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Shifting away from diets high in animal products towards more plant predominant diets is recommended by many health organizations to both reduce the negative environmental impacts of animal agriculture and to improve health outcomes. As a result, a number of plant-based meat alternatives such as Beyond Meat have been formulated to promote increased plant consumption. However, evidence is limited on the impact of newer plant-based meat alternatives on common cardiometabolic risk factors. The investigators aim to compare the acute metabolic, gastrointestinal, and inflammatory effects of a plant-based meat alternative (i.e., Beyond Meat) versus a comparable beef product within the context of high-fat, "Western-style" meal (i.e., eggs, meat, refined bread product). The investigators will also examine whether these responses differ based on whether individuals have a normal-weight or have overweight/obesity.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER High-fat meal containing beef
- OTHER High-fat meal containing Beyond Meat
Study Locations (1)
Indiana
- Health Professions Building, Ball State University — Muncie
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06445296
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06445296 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. 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 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ball State University, which has 64 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 Overweight or Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which High-fat meal containing beef 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: NCT06445296 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Indiana. 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 NCT06445296 about?
NCT06445296 is a clinical study titled "Postprandial Effects of Animal Versus Plant-Based Protein". Shifting away from diets high in animal products towards more plant predominant diets is recommended by many health organizations to both reduce the negative environmental impacts of animal agriculture and to improve health outcomes. As a result, a number of plant-based meat alternatives such as Bey...
What is the current status of trial NCT06445296?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2023-11-01. Estimated completion is 2024-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06445296 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Overweight or Obesity. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06445296?
The interventions under investigation include: High-fat meal containing beef (OTHER), High-fat meal containing Beyond Meat (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06445296?
This trial is sponsored by Ball State University, which has 64 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06445296 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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