Macronutrients and Satiety in Older and Younger Adults

Last updated: November 9, 2020
Sponsor: University of Reading
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04623450
UREC 19/25
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study aims to compare the effect of meals high in protein, fat and carbohydrate but equal in energy and volume on energy intake, perceived appetite and gastric emptying in younger (<40 years) and older (> 65 years) people living in the United Kingdom (UK).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • either aged >65 years or <40 years
  • healthy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • having a disease and/or using a medication that can impact on appetite in the pastthree months;
  • having an allergy to any of the test foods;
  • disliking or cannot eat any of the test foods;
  • being pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • being obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2);
  • being on a weight loss diet;
  • smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day.

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
May 05, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
September 09, 2021

Study Description

To assess if increasing protein intake in older adults will have a compensatory decrease in energy intake due to protein's satiating effects.

To compare the effect of meals high in protein, fat and carbohydrate but equal in energy and volume on energy intake and perceived appetite in younger (<40 years) and older adults (>65 years).

To compare the effect of meals high in protein, fat and carbohydrate but equal in energy and volume on gastric emptying in younger (<40 years) and older adults (>65 years).

Connect with a study center

  • University of Reading

    Reading,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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