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NCT06662149 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exploring the Influence of Sensory Cues on Eating Behavior Using Virtual Reality
A NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT06662149: Completed NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
NCT06662149 is a NA study that has completed, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06662149, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Penn State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Many factors influence eating choices among humans (mood, taste, convenience, time of day, etc.). Finding simple ways to decrease food intake or improve food choices could improve weight status and overall health of the general population. The purpose of this study is to see if city and/or nature smells affect human eating behavior within a virtual reality-simulated outdoor café. The researchers of this study believe that a better understanding of how smells affect eating behavior could lead to public guidelines that direct the construction and layout of such outdoor eating environments to better support healthy behaviors.
Primary Outcome
Total weight of the meal and individual components of the meal are measured in grams before and after participant consumption. The difference is recorded as the amount consumed by the participant. Grams of food will be converted into kilocalories and reported as energy consumed as well.
Interventions
- OTHER Pleasant Smell
- OTHER Unpleasant Smell
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-12-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT06662149 record still lists
NCT06662149 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Pleasant Smell is the first listed.
NCT06662149 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06662149 about?
NCT06662149 is a clinical study titled "Exploring the Influence of Sensory Cues on Eating Behavior Using Virtual Reality". Many factors influence eating choices among humans (mood, taste, convenience, time of day, etc.). Finding simple ways to decrease food intake or improve food choices could improve weight status and overall health of the general population. The purpose of this study is to see if city and/or nature sm...
What is the current status of trial NCT06662149?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2024-12-15. Estimated completion is 2025-08-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06662149?
The interventions under investigation include: Pleasant Smell (OTHER), Unpleasant Smell (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06662149?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT06662149's enrollment target sits among peer trials
25 1712th of 2000 higher than 265 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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