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NCT01043471CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Gum Chewing on Energy Intake and Expenditure

University of Wisconsin, Madison1 site in 1 country31 target enrollmentStarted: September 1, 2008Last updated:
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Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
31
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Change in body composition
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if chewing gum increases energy expenditure and decreases food intake.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 38 Years (Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •BMI 27-37, between the ages of 18 and 38

Exclusion Criteria

  • •History of chronic disease (e.g. liver, kidney, or heart disease, or diabetes)
  • •Medications that affect energy expenditure, appetite, or body composition (e.g. antidepressants, beta blockers, antipsychotic, or weight loss medications)
  • •A history of irregular menstrual cycles in women (indication of onset of menopause or other metabolic disturbances such as polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • •A history of phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • •Symptoms of depression
  • •A history of eating disorders
  • •Concurrent participation in a weight loss program
  • •Cigarette smoking or other tobacco use
  • •Jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
  • •Allergies to any of the common components in gum (sweeteners, mint flavors, etc)
  • •Heavy gum chewing prior to study ( > 3 times per week)
  • •Pregnancy or lactation.

Arms & Interventions

Chewing gum

Experimental

Intervention: Chewing gum (Other)

Water

Placebo Comparator

Intervention: Water (Other)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in body composition

Time Frame: Baseline and end of study (6 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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