NCT03112161

Brief Summary

This study will determine whether changes in energy balance alter regional neuronal activation of brain regions associated with food intake in individuals screened to be either resistant or prone to obesity. Specifically, it will determine whether foods of "hedonic" value elicit changes in regional neuronal activity in the fasted and fed state in "obese-resistant" and "obese-prone" men and women in varying states of energy balance.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
76

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2005

Longer than P75 for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 14, 2005

Completed
10.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2015

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 7, 2017

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 13, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

April 13, 2017

Status Verified

April 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

10.3 years

First QC Date

April 7, 2017

Last Update Submit

April 7, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in neuronal response to food vs. nonfood objects in fasted vs. fed states

    Change in neuronal response to food vs. nonfood objects in the overfed and underfed feeding periods as compared to the eucaloric period between fasted and fed states in obese-prone as compared to obese-resistant individuals.

    Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding)

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Change in appetite ratings

    At baseline, in the fasted state on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding) and at 30, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after a meal on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods.

  • Change in food cravings

    At baseline and both before and after a meal on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding).

  • Change in leptin levels

    At baseline, in the fasted state on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding) and at 30, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after a meal on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods.

  • Change in ghrelin levels

    At baseline, in the fasted state on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding) and at 30, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after a meal on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods.

  • Change in PYY levels

    At baseline, in the fasted state on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods (Eucaloric, Overfeeding, Underfeeding) and at 30, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after a meal on Day 5 of each of the three 5-day study periods.

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Eucaloric

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will consume a eucaloric diet with a macronutrient composition of 20% protein, 30% fat and 50% carbohydrate for 4 days (Eucaloric Feeding Period). The caloric value of the diet will be calculated based on lean body mass plus an activity factor to ensure energy and macronutrient balance.

Other: Eucaloric Feeding Period

Overfed

EXPERIMENTAL

Following 3 days of eucaloric feeding, participants will complete a 1-day overfeeding period (Overfeeding Feeding Period), during which their diet will have a daily energy value of 40% greater than the eucaloric diet (Eucaloric Arm), although the macronutrient composition will remain the same (20% protein, 30% fat, 50% carbohydrate).

Other: Overfeeding Feeding Period

Underfed

EXPERIMENTAL

Following 3 days of eucaloric feeding, participants will complete a 1-day underfeeding period (Underfeeding Feeding Period), during which their diet will have a daily energy value of 40% less than the eucaloric diet (Eucaloric Arm), although the macronutrient composition will remain the same (20% protein, 30% fat, 50% carbohydrate).

Other: Underfeeding Feeding Period

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • In the obese-prone group:
  • BMI between 20-30
  • Report at least one obese first-degree relative
  • Self-describe as "struggling" with weight
  • Weight-stable for at least 3 months prior to study participation
  • In the obese-resistant group:
  • BMI between 17-25
  • Report no obese first-degree relatives
  • Self-describe as "naturally thin" and have never been overweight
  • Overall weight stability

You may not qualify if:

  • Significant medical or psychiatric disease
  • History of eating disorder
  • Left handed
  • Unable to complete an MRI scan (e.g., metal in body, claustrophobic)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Jason Tregellas, PhD

    University of Colorado, Denver

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Marc-Andre Cornier, MD

    University of Colorado, Denver

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 7, 2017

First Posted

April 13, 2017

Study Start

June 14, 2005

Primary Completion

October 1, 2015

Study Completion

October 1, 2015

Last Updated

April 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations