NCT03247881

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are 1) to determine if consumption of mixed nuts influences food intake and choice, and 2) to determine how personality traits affect food choice, including mood, stress, tendency to seek approval, tendency toward food cravings, and approach to food intake control.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
12

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable healthy-volunteers

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2017

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable healthy-volunteers

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 9, 2017

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 14, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 18, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 6, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 6, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

November 14, 2017

Status Verified

November 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

August 9, 2017

Last Update Submit

November 9, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Body Mass will be measured

    To track the change in body mass, subjects will be weighed on a scale.

    Day 0, prior to beginning the diet, day 8, day 29, and day 60

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Questionnaires will be administered

    Once during the study, no specific time.

  • Mood questionnaire will be administered

    Day 0, Day 8, and Day 29.

Study Arms (2)

Nut Free Diet

OTHER

Participants will consume whatever they like, as much as they like, from a pre-determined buffet with 0 g/d of mixed nuts.

Other: Nut Free Diet

Added Mixed Nuts Diet

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will consume whatever they like, as much as they like, from a pre-determined buffet which will include 2 servings (2 ounces) of mixed nuts per day (1 serving just prior to breakfast and 1 serving as an afternoon snack).

Other: Added Mixed Nuts Diet

Interventions

Participants will consume whatever they like, as much as they like, from a pre-determined buffet with 0 g/d of mixed nuts.

Also known as: Control Diet
Nut Free Diet

Participants will consume whatever they like, as much as they like, from a pre-determined buffet which will include 2 servings (2 ounces) of mixed nuts per day (1 serving just prior to breakfast and 1 serving as an afternoon snack).

Added Mixed Nuts Diet

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • to 60 Years Old
  • year cancer-free

You may not qualify if:

  • pregnant, lactating, or intending to become pregnant during the study
  • known allergy to study foods, including nuts
  • use of tobacco products
  • history of bariatric surgery or nutrient malabsorption disease or diseases requiring special diet
  • Crohn's disease or diverticulitis
  • suspected or known strictures, fistulas, or physiological/mechanical GI obstruction
  • Type 2 diabetes requiring the use of diabetes pills, insulin, or non-insulin shots

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

USDA-ARS Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center

Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Janet Novotny

    USDA-ARS, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Physiologist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2017

First Posted

August 14, 2017

Study Start

September 18, 2017

Primary Completion

November 6, 2017

Study Completion

November 6, 2017

Last Updated

November 14, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations