Experiences With a Healthcare Professional-mediated Genetic Test for Personalized Nutrition
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Health behaviour change
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The investigators will use a web-based survey to collect data on individual attitudes and self-reported health behaviour changes following genetic testing for personalized nutrition. Participants (n=80) are employees of a large multi-national food company's R&D division located in Australia, Switzerland, USA and the UK. They underwent a genetic test for personalized nutrition in March 2015 that was offered at no cost through the company wellness program. A registered dietitian completed a pre-test consultation and disclosed the test results with DNA-based dietary advice. The test provided information on 7 components of diet and additional information on individual risk for gluten intolerance.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Completed a genetic test for personalized nutrition through company wellness program.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Health behaviour change
Time Frame: 3 months
Do individuals self-report beneficial changes to their diets or lifestyle as a result of the DNA-based dietary advice?
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Ahmed El-Sohemy
Associate Professor
University of Toronto