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The Effects of Whole Versus Processed Orange Consumption on Satiety

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Satiety Response
Registration Number
NCT02288624
Lead Sponsor
University of Reading
Brief Summary

This is a human dietary intervention study that is randomized and crossover in design with 4 treatment arms consisting of control, orange juice,whole orange, and processed whole orange to investigate the satiety effects of the treatments in healthy volunteers. Self reported hunger and fullness scores by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) form were collected at different time points prior to and post consumption of each treatment.

Detailed Description

This is a human dietary intervention study that is randomized and crossover in design with 4 treatment arms consisting of control, orange juice,whole orange, and processed whole orange to investigate the satiety effects of the treatments in healthy volunteers. Self reported hunger and fullness scores by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) form were collected at different time points prior to and post consumption of each treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Gender: male or female(postmenopausal women only)
  • Age at start of the study: males ≥ 21and ≤ 65 years and females ≥ 50 and ≤ 65 years
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 27 kg/m2
  • Apparently healthy: measured by questionnaire, no reported current or previous metabolic diseases or chronic gastrointestinal disorders
  • Reported dietary habits: no medically prescribed diet, no slimming diet, used to eating 3 meals a day
  • Reported intense sporting activities ≤ 10h/w
  • Reported alcohol consumption ≤21 units/w
  • Informed consent signed
  • Recruitment form filled out
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smoking
  • Dislike, allergy or intolerance to test products
  • Possible eating disorder (measured by SCOFF questionnaire score >1)
  • Eating habits questionnaire score >14
  • Reported medical treatment that may affect eating habits/satiety
  • Pre menopausal women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Self reported hunger and fullness score by Visual Analogue Scalebaseline to 2 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall liking by '9 point hedonic scale'baseline to 2 hours

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition

🇬🇧

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition
🇬🇧Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

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