The Effects of Gum Chewing on Energy Intake and Expenditure

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

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–38 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Chewing Gum

Other

Subjects were instructed to chew gum at least 6 times a day in an effort to reduce snacking.

Water

Other

Subjects were instructed to drink 8 oz of water at least 6 times a day in an effort to reduce snacking.

Primary outcomes

Change in body composition

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Other

Collaborators

The Obesity Society

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jan 6, 2010
Registry last updated: Oct 8, 2015

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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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