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Conditions

Taste, Altered

Keywords

tasteinflammationphysical activitysweetpreference

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

Taste sensitivity
detection threshold for sweet and fatty taste analysed using a 3-AFC test
day 1
Taste preference
preference for sweet and fatty taste analyzed by means of a Food Frequency Questionnaire and food choices from a standardized breakfast
day 1
Body composition
body fat percentage
day 1
Low-grade inflammation
Concentration of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha in unstimulated saliva
day 1

Secondary Outcomes (2)

Oxidative Stress
day 1
fungiform papillae density
day 1

Study Arms (2)

Control

Healthy test subjects, BMI 18.5 - 24.99 kg/m², sporting activity per week ≤ 150 minutes

Athlectic

BMI 18.5 - 29.99 kg/m², intensive physical activity per week \> 6 h (spread over min. 3 days)

Behavioral: Physical activity

Interventions

Physical activityBehavioral

The control and the athletic group differ in the degree of physical acitvity

Athlectic

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years

Sexall

Healthy VolunteersYes

Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

Sampling MethodProbability Sample

Study Population

A total of 66 healthy adult participants, devided into two groups: Group of athletic test subjects: BMI 18.5 - 29.99 kg/m², intensive training sessions at least 3 days a week and at least 6 h per week Group of healthy, non-athletic test subjects: BMI 18.5 - 24.99 kg/m², sporting activity ≤ 150 min per week

You may qualify if:

healthy

Sponsors & Collaborators

University of Vienna
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

Christian Doppler Laboratory for Taste Research

Vienna, State of Vienna, 1090, Austria

Related Publications (1)

Kimmeswenger I, Gaider M, Doppelmayer K, Ley JP, Lieder B. High physical activity is associated with decreased fungiform papillae area and number, elevated sucrose recognition thresholds, and increased IL-6 levels: an observational human study. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2025 Nov 28;22(1):148. doi: 10.1186/s12986-025-01050-8.
PMID: 41310682DERIVED

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Saliva Urine

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DysgeusiaInflammationMotor Activity

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Taste DisordersSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPathologic ProcessesBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity

Study Officials

Barbara Lieder, PhD
University of Vienna
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Enrollment

64 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).

Study Design

Study Type: observational
Observational Model: COHORT
Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type: OTHER
Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title: Professor and Vice Chair Department of Physiological Chemistry

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 21, 2024

First Posted

April 25, 2024

Study Start

April 15, 2024

Actual (reported)

Interaction of Inflammation, Taste Perception and Preferences As a Function of Physical Activity and Body Composition

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Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

Study Arms (2)

Control

Athlectic

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Related Publications (1)

Biospecimen

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Conditions

Interventions

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Brief Summary

Registry Overview

Trial Relationships

Related Scientific Literature

Study Timeline

Study Start

First Submitted

First Posted

Primary Completion

Study Completion

Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

Study Arms (2)

Control

Athlectic

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Related Publications (1)

Biospecimen

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Interventions

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Study Officials

Enrollment

Study Design

Study Record Dates

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Data Sharing

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