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NCT Number: NCT02505490

The Effect of Television Watching on Liking of Food

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of television viewing on liking of food.

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Key information

Conditions

Hunger

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

About this study

The objective of this investigation is to determine whether participants will have a change of liking of food based on television viewing. The specific aims of the study are:

  • Determine the effect of television on liking of food.
  • Determine the effect of no television on liking of food.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Between the ages of 18 and 35 years
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 kg/m2 and 24.9 kg/m2
  • Unrestrained eater (≤ 12 on the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire [TFEQ-R])
  • Report a favorable preference for foods served in the meal including: macaroni and cheese and salad (dressing will be chosen by the participant via initial phone screen), participants must rate each food item ≥ 3 during phone screen and ≥ 50 on a visual analogue scale (VAS) during the initial screening session
  • Regularly eat a meal before 10:00 am
  • Are able to complete all sessions within eight weeks of the screening session
  • Report being a non-smoker
  • Are not taking medications that affect appetite or food intake
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Are not on a dietary plan or have dietary restrictions that prevent consumption of certain types and/or amounts of food

Exclusion criteria

  • Binge eating; and/or
  • Athletes in training

Treatment and study plan

Television

Other

The purpose is to determine whether television impacts liking of food.

No Television

Other

The purpose is to determine whether the lack of television impacts liking of food.

Primary outcomes

  1. The Effect of Television Watching on Liking of Food via Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Television Watching on Liking of Food in Normal Weight Adults 18-35

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jul 22, 2015
Registry last updated
Apr 5, 2018

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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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