An investigation to modulate odour perception, food-attention and appetite with non-invasive peripheral nerve stimulatio

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001072909
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 2020-10-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria for the study include healthy (no neurological or cognitive impairments, no impairments in smell, vision or hearing) male and females (not on hormonal contraceptives) of 21-39 years of age, non-smokers, of Caucasian (NZ-European descent), of a healthy BMI range (18.5-24.9). In the screening form before each session, participants are also asked to disclose any medication use, physical fitness levels, computer use levels, following of any specific diets, alcohol intake (if within 48 hours of the experiment), caffeine intake (if any within 2 hours of the experiment) and food intake (if any within 2 hours of the experiment).

Exclusion Criteria

No consumption of food or caffeine within two hours of the experiment, no use of deodorant on the day of experiment and no consumption of alcohol or performance of weight training/heavy exercise on the day or within 24 hours of the experiment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified