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NCT Number: NCT02729584

Gene Polymorphism of Taste Receptors and Circulating Endocannabinoids in Normal Weight and Obese Subjects

The study aims at evaluating in normal weight and obese subjects those factors such as taste sensitivity and circulating endocannabinoids in influencing dietary choice and thereby lipid and energy metabolism in order to design personalized nutritional strategies.

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Key information

Conditions

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Age range

20 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Body Mass Index (BMI), range for normal weight subjects 17.5-24.95, for obese subjects 29.6-52.20
  • No intake of nutritional supplements for at least six months before the trial

Exclusion criteria

  • major diseases (diabetes, kidney disease, etc.),
  • pregnancy or lactation;
  • food allergies;
  • the use of medications that interfere with taste or smell (e.g., steroids, antihistamines, certain antidepressants).

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Endocannabinoid plasma levels

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Cagliari

Other

Collaborators

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Brotzu

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Apr 6, 2016
Registry last updated
Apr 6, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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