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Appetitive BehaviorNCT03595436

The Effects of Protein Source on Appetite Control, Satiety, and Subsequent Food Intake: A Clinical Screening Study

A study testing Pea Protein-20g, Pea Protein-30g and Pea Protein-40g in people with Appetitive Behavior, run by Purdue University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Primary Objective: To examine whether the consumption of preloads varying in protein quality effect subsequent meal energy and macronutrient content Secondary Objectives: To examine whether the consumption of preloads varying in protein quality effect postprandial feelings of hunger, fullness, desire to eat… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 40 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Appetitive Behavior
What is being tested?
Pea Protein-20g, Pea Protein-30g and Pea Protein-40g
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Jun 2018to 30 Mar 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 40 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Normal weight (BMI: 18.0-24.5 kg/m2)
  • No history of smoking
  • No metabolic or hormonal conditions/diseases that influence metabolism, appetite, or food intake
  • No past history of surgical interventions for the treatment of obesity
  • No weight loss/gain (≥10 lb. in the past 6 months)
  • No medication that would influence directly appetite or cognition
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  • No change in any medications (over the past 3 months)
  • Not currently/previously on a special diet such as Atkins/Ketogenic, high protein, vegan, vegetarian, etc.
  • Habitually consumes breakfast (i.e., of at least 350 kcal on ≥ 5 days/wk prior to 9 am
  • Habitually consumes lunch (i.e., of at least 350 kcal on ≥ 5 days/wk approximately 4 h after breakfast
  • Not clinically diagnosed with an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, night-eating syndrome
  • Displays a score of <4 on the Three Factor Eating Habits Questionnaire (TFEQ)
  • No allergies and/or aversions to the food/ingredients included within the study
  • No history of drug or alcohol abuse (i.e., >14 drinks/week)
  • Willing to maintain current activity dietary patterns throughout the study
  • Willing to consume all study breakfast and lunch foods
  • Generally healthy, as assessed from the medical history questionnaire
  • Rating of ≥ 5 illustrating a minimum of "neither like nor dislike on a hedonic 9 pt taste test of the breakfast preloads

Who cannot join

  • Clinically diagnosed with an eating disorder
  • Metabolic, hormonal, and/or neural conditions/diseases that influence metabolism or appetite
  • Currently or previously on a weight loss or other special diet (in the past 6 months)
  • Gained/lost >10 lb. over the past 6 months
  • Taking medication that would directly influence appetite (weight-loss drugs or antidepressant, steroid, or thyroid medication, unless dosage has been stable for at least 6 months)
  • Not willing or able to complete all study testing procedures

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Purdue University

    West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907

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About this study

Primary Objective: To examine whether the consumption of preloads varying in protein quality effect subsequent meal energy and macronutrient content

Secondary Objectives: To examine whether the consumption of preloads varying in protein quality effect postprandial feelings of hunger, fullness, desire to eat, prospective food consumption, and eating initiation.

Exploratory Objective: To examine whether the consumption of preloads varying in protein quality effect postprandial cognitive performance.

Read the detailed description

The investigators propose the following acute, randomized crossover study to compare 5, isocaloric yogurt-based preloads containing 20, 30, or 40 g pea protein; 20 g whey protein; and an isocaloric carbohydrate (control).

For 3 consecutive days/pattern, the participants will consume the respective treatment, at home, between 7-9 am, based on their habitual breakfast time. (These days are implemented to allow for the acclimation to the respective preload. Using this approach, the participant becomes familiar with the taste profile along with the practice of consuming a breakfast 'shake' so that the testing day more closely assimilates the habitual effects of the preload on appetite, satiety, and food intake.)

On day 4, the participants will report to the research facility 1 h prior to their habitual breakfast time to complete each 4-h testing day. Upon arrival to the facility, each participant will become familiarized with the testing day procedures. At time -15 min, a baseline set of computerized appetite/satiety and cognitive function questionnaires will be completed. At time 0 min, the respective preload will be provided. Immediately following the first swallow of the preload, the participants will be given a questionnaire assessing the palatability. The participants will consume the preload within 10 min. Afterwards, the participants will continue to complete the questionnaires every 30 min throughout the 4-h postprandial period. In addition to these questionnaires, participants will complete a cognitive function paradigm at -30 min, +90 min, and +180 minutes in order to assess memory, executive function, attention, and reaction time. Throughout the day, the participants will also indicate if/when they would like to eat again. Regardless of their meal timing request, at 4-h post-breakfast, lunch will be provided. The participants will be given 30 min to "consume as much or as little as they wish until comfortably full." Following these procedures, the participants will be allowed to leave the facility. There will be a 3-7 day washout period between testing days.

Being tested
Pea Protein-20g, Pea Protein-30g, Pea Protein-40g, Whey Protein-20g, Carbohydrate Control
Medical subject headings
Appetitive Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Pea Protein-20gDietary supplement

    The study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. This preload will include 20 g pea protein, 5 g mixed protein (from yogurt and peanut-butter), 40 g carbohydrates, and 7 g fat. The preload is a yogurt-based (chocolate-peanut butter flavored) breakfast.

  • Pea Protein-30gDietary supplement

    The study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. This preload will include 30 g pea protein, 5 g mixed protein (from yogurt and peanut-butter), 32 g carbohydrates, and 7 g fat. The preload is a yogurt-based (chocolate-peanut butter flavored) breakfast.

  • Pea Protein-40gDietary supplement

    The study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. This preload will include 40 g pea protein, 5 g mixed protein (from yogurt and peanut-butter), 24 g carbohydrates, and 7 g fat. The preload is a yogurt-based (chocolate-peanut butter flavored) breakfast.

  • Whey Protein-20gDietary supplement

    The study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. This preload will include 20 g whey protein, 5 g mixed protein (from yogurt and peanut-butter), 40 g carbohydrates, and 7 g fat. The preload is a yogurt-based (chocolate-peanut butter flavored) breakfast.

  • Carbohydrate ControlDietary supplement

    The study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. This preload will include 5 g mixed protein (from yogurt and peanut-butter), 59 g carbohydrates, and 7 g fat. The preload is a yogurt-based (chocolate-peanut butter flavored) breakfast.

Study groups in NCT03595436
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pea Protein Breakfast PreloadExperimentalThe study participants will be provided with breakfast preloads to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preloads will be standardized to ~325 kcal. The preloads will include the same fat content but will vary in protein and carbohydrate amounts. All ingredients are GRAS listed and approved.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein-20g; Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein-30g; Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein-40g
Carbohydrate Control Breakfast PreloadPlacebo comparatorThe study participants will be provided with a control breakfast preload to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. The preload will include the same fat content (as the Experimental Preloads) but will vary in protein and carbohydrate amounts. All ingredients are GRAS listed and approved.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Carbohydrate Control
Whey ProteinActive comparatorThe study participants will be provided with an active control breakfast preload to consume. The energy content of the breakfast preload will be standardized to ~325 kcal. The preload will include the same fat content (as the Experimental Preloads) but will vary in protein amount and type and carbohydrate amount. All ingredients are GRAS listed and approved.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Whey Protein-20g

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Perceived Hunger

    A questionnaire assessing perceived hunger will be completed at specific times throughout each of the the 4-h testing days. The questionnaire contains a 100 mm VAS incorporating a horizontal line rating scale for each response. The questions are worded as "how strong is your feeling of" with anchors of "not all" to "extremely." The range is 0 mm (min hunger) and 100 is max (hunger). A summation (area under the curve) will be calculated.

    Measured: -30 min, 0 min, + 30 min, +60 min, +90 min, +120 min, +150 min, +180 min, +210 min, +240 min

  2. Perceived Fullness

    A questionnaire assessing perceived fullness will be completed at specific times throughout each of the the 4-h testing days. The questionnaire contains a 100 mm VAS incorporating a horizontal line rating scale for each response. The questions are worded as "how strong is your feeling of" with anchors of "not all" to "extremely." The range is 0 mm (min) to 100 (max). A summation (area under the curve) will be calculated.

    Measured: -30 min, 0 min, + 30 min, +60 min, +90 min, +120 min, +150 min, +180 min, +210 min, +240 min

  3. Perceived Desire to Eat

    A questionnaire assessing perceived desire to eat will be completed at specific times throughout each of the the 4-h testing days. The questionnaire contains a 100 mm VAS incorporating a horizontal line rating scale for each response. The questions are worded as "how strong is your feeling of" with anchors of "not all" to "extremely." The range is 0 mm (min) to 100 (max). A summation (area under the curve) will be calculated.

    Measured: -30 min, 0 min, + 30 min, +60 min, +90 min, +120 min, +150 min, +180 min, +210 min, +240 min

  4. Perceived Prospective Food Consumption

    A questionnaire assessing how much could be consumed will be completed at specific times throughout each of the the 4-h testing days. The questionnaire contains a 100 mm VAS incorporating a horizontal line rating scale for each response. The questions are worded as "how strong is your feeling of" with anchors of "not all" to "extremely." The range is 0 mm (min) to 100 (max). A summation (area under the curve) will be calculated.

    Measured: -30 min, 0 min, + 30 min, +60 min, +90 min, +120 min, +150 min, +180 min, +210 min, +240 min

  5. Lunch Energy Intake

    The participants will be provided with an ad libitum pizza lunch to consume ad libitum. The amount of pizza provided (in grams) will be weight prior to consumption and any remains will be re-weighted after consumption. Energy consumed will be calculated.

    Measured: 5 testing days across ~ 2 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Perceived Breakfast Preload Palatability

    A questionnaire assessing how much the breakfast is liked will be completed after the breakfast is meal is started for each of the the 4-h testing days. The questionnaire contains a 100 mm VAS incorporating a horizontal line rating scale for each response. The questions are worded as "how strong is your feeling of" with anchors of "not all" to "extremely." The range is 0 mm (min) to 100 (max).

    Measured: 5 testing days across ~ 2 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Jul 2018
  2. Study start1 Jun 2018
  3. Primary completion30 Mar 2019
  4. Study completion30 Mar 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
tightly-controlled, randomized crossover design
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03595436
Sponsor's protocol ID
1711019935
Status last verified
Apr 2019
First submitted
30 Jun 2018
Last updated
2 May 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pea Protein-20g, Pea Protein-30g and Pea Protein-40g in people with Appetitive Behavior, run by Purdue University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 18 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Perceived Hunger (time frame: -30 min, 0 min, + 30 min, +60 min, +90 min, +120 min, +150 min, +180 min, +210 min, +240 min). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2019.

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