ACTRN12611000058976
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The genomics of taste receptors in the prevention of obesity amongst healthy human subjects via the evaluation of genetic (i.e., allelic variation and taste receptor gene expression) factors which are associated with taste sensitivity
Dr Conor Delahunty0 sites200 target enrollmentJanuary 17, 2011
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- obesity
- Sponsor
- Dr Conor Delahunty
- Enrollment
- 200
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
No summary available.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •For these studies, we are specifically seeking individuals who are:
- •\- 18 years or older
- •\- Living in metropolitan Sydney
- •\- Proficient in both written and spoken English
- •\- Able to attend testing sessions between the hours of 9:00 am \- 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Exclusion Criteria
- •For these studies we are specifically excluding individuals based upon the following criteria:
- •\- Adults with known medical conditions known to affect weight (hyperthyroidism, Cushing syndrome etc)
- •\- Individuals who are currently on, or have been on a diet, or specific dietary routine within the past 3 months
- •\- Individuals who have experienced fluctuations in their weight by \> 3 kg in the past 3 months
- •\- Individuals who do not have adequate taste function
- •\- Individuals who are restrained eaters (as defined by a score of \> 12 on factor one of the eating attitudes test
- •\- Individuals who are allergic to, or do not wish to consume dairy products
- •\- Individuals over the age of 55 years
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified
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