NCT03095833

Brief Summary

Functional Magnetic resonance study on the effect of cognitive context variables on the perception and valuation of food odorants and flavor. The study is composed of two experiments; in a first experiment we address the question of how valuation of food odors are modulated by 3 cognitive conditions (indulgence, healthy, and neutral). Food odors are delivered using a custom-made olfactometer. Here we hypothesize that cognitive regulation can modulate the primary sensory processing of food odors. We expect that cortical regions related with valuation and cognitive regulation such as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex operate the modulation of primary olfactory cortex and amygdala. In a second experiment, we aim to reveal the brain areas involved in integrating food color cues with odor and taste stimuli. Here we hypothesize that color cues are capable of biasing flavor attributes of food (flavor intensity), and that this bias occurs at different cortical areas commonly associate with multisensory integration such as the orbitofrontal cortex, insula, amygdala and hippocampus.

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Enrollment
65

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Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2015

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 27, 2015

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 19, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 19, 2015

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 24, 2017

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 30, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

November 28, 2017

Status Verified

November 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 24, 2017

Last Update Submit

November 24, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • brain activity related to the perception of food odors and flavor

    functional magnetic resonance imaging data

    Hour 1

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • behavioral ratings of odor/flavor valuation by participants

    Hour 1

  • blood alcohol level post experiment

    10 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Influence of cognitive biases on food intake

OTHER

Determine how high-level cognitive control can affect the price to pay for a food and the olfactory and visual perception of these foods in healthy subjects and Prader-Willi patients.

Other: OdorsOther: Visual stimulationOther: Experimental TaskOther: Blood testsOther: Questionnaires and test administeredOther: fMRI

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine

OTHER

Highlight the brain regions involved in the visual bias related to the intensity of a wine's dress combined with the floral character evaluation of its flavor.

Other: Blood testsOther: Questionnaires and test administeredOther: fMRIOther: Odors 2Other: ImagesOther: Experimental Task fMRIOther: Genotyping for susceptibility to β-iononeOther: Experimental Task 2

Interventions

OdorsOTHER

Four odors are available: "milk chocolate", "dark chocolate", "pineapple" and "apricot". In addition, a neutral odor will be used "clean air", a control odor transmitted during the task by the olfactometer in the same way as the other 4 odors, the only variant being that no odor will be deposited in the U-tube containing the smells. The images corresponding to the odors will be displayed after the odor has been proposed.

Influence of cognitive biases on food intake

Concerning behavioral passes, the subjects will be in front of a computer screen on which the task will be presented. For fMRI passes, the visual stimulation of the participant is done by a mirror system placed about 10 cm from the participant's eyes, allowing him to watch a translucent screen on which the visual stimuli are projected. The latter have an intensity similar to that of television images, and therefore below the maximum permitted by labor legislation. The stimuli will be projected via a video projector located at the back of the imager.

Influence of cognitive biases on food intake

The olfactory sensitivity and the olfactory identification capacities of the subjects will be evaluated using the ETOC test. Subjects will have to define his state of hunger/satiety thanks to a questionnaire of hunger. Finally, subjects should assess the hedonic nature of the odor and the edibility of the odor source. The task to be performed will be the same for the behavioral study as for the imaging study. The subject will receive instruction from the following three: "indulge yourself", the subject must think of the desire to eat the food that will be presented to him in olfactory and visual form; "Be natural," the subject must act as naturally as possible; Or "hold back," the subject must distance themselves from their desire to eat and control themselves. In a second step, an odor will be presented for 5 seconds. This will be based on the subject's inspiration, then an image associated with the odor will be presented for two seconds.

Influence of cognitive biases on food intake

Before and after the imaging examination, a blood sample will be taken by a medical imaging manipulator affiliated with the CERMEP whose actions will be remunerated in accordance with the usual hygiene and safety rules. The samples taken will then be annotated with the subject code and kept at the CERMEP. The volume of ghrelin sampling is 5 ml (10 ml for two samples). The volume of the leptin is 5 ml (ie 10 ml for two samples).

Influence of cognitive biases on food intakeModulation of the floral flavor of a wine

The proposed questionnaires respond to all ethical aspects established by international and national standards to undertake studies on human subjects. Two types of questionnaires will be used in this experiment: Inclusion of the Subjects and Exploratory Tests.

Influence of cognitive biases on food intakeModulation of the floral flavor of a wine
fMRIOTHER

The purpose of the imaging part is to determine how high-level cognitive control (the setpoint) can affect the price of a food and the olfactory and visual perception of these foods in healthy subjects and Prader-Willi patients.

Influence of cognitive biases on food intakeModulation of the floral flavor of a wine
Odors 2OTHER

To modify the floral character of the wine used, the investigators will use the β-ionone odorant molecule (4 (2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl) -3-buten-2-one (CAS number 14901-07-6) Purity ≥97.0% (Fluka) This molecule is commonly found in wines with a violet odor.

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine
ImagesOTHER

The visual stimulation of the subject will be done by a system of mirrors placed about 10 cm from the subject's eyes allows him to look at a translucent screen behind the MRI scanner and on which the visual stimuli are projected.

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine

For each test the subjects will receive at the same time an image on the screen and a sample of wine (2 ml) delivered in the mouth of the subject thanks to the system of programmable pumps.

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine

Sampling will be done by the subject himself by scratching and firmly pressing into the oral cavity, specifically at the cheeks and tongue for one minute, being careful not to touch the teeth and gums.

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine

The investigators will determine how perceptual judgments are modulated by cross-modal stimuli, as well as metacognitive judgments (how individuals judge their own sensory performance). In addition, they will determine how perceptual judgments are modified in the context of group decisions and how language influences performance.

Modulation of the floral flavor of a wine

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • healthy or Prader-Willi
  • right handed

You may not qualify if:

  • Nursing or pregnant women
  • undergoing medical treatment
  • Having known olfactory disorder
  • neurological or psychiatric history
  • all pertinent conditions according to the use of magnetic resonance imaging.
  • anosmia (partial/total)
  • neurological, psychological or other disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CH le Vinatier

Bron, 69500, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

OdorantsPhotic StimulationHematologic TestsSurveys and QuestionnairesImaging, Three-DimensionalGenotype

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

EnvironmentEcological and Environmental PhenomenaBiological PhenomenaEnvironment and Public HealthPhysical StimulationInvestigative TechniquesClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisData CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthDiagnostic ImagingGenetic Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Caroline DEMILY, MD

    CH le Vinatier

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2017

First Posted

March 30, 2017

Study Start

February 27, 2015

Primary Completion

November 19, 2015

Study Completion

November 19, 2015

Last Updated

November 28, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-11

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