Effects of a movie theater meal on heart and metabolic health
The Movie Theater Study: Acute Cardiometabolic Effects of a Cinema-Style Meal
This study tests how eating a typical movie theater meal with popcorn, soda, and candy affects heart and metabolic health in people who either fast or eat a high-fat meal beforehand.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ball State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muncie, Indiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06444984 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the acute cardiometabolic effects of consuming a cinema-style meal that includes popcorn, soda, and candy. Participants will undergo two visits where they will either fast or consume a high-fat meal before eating the cinema meal. The study will measure vascular responses and blood samples to assess the impact of these meals on heart and metabolic health. Participants will be required to fast for approximately 10 hours prior to each visit and avoid certain medications and substances.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-45 who do not have any cardiometabolic or chronic inflammatory conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with existing cardiometabolic conditions, chronic inflammatory diseases, or those taking glucose or lipid-lowering medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how high-sugar and high-fat meals affect heart and metabolic health in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into the effects of diet on cardiometabolic health, this specific approach of examining cinema-style meals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 years old * Not pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only) * Not postmenopausal (females only). * Not been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes) * Not been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease). * Does not regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or able to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs. * Does not use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin) * Does not use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins) * Does not use tobacco products or any illicit drugs. * Does not have a pacemaker. Exclusion Criteria: * Not 18-45 years old * Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only) * Postmenopausal (females only). * Been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes) * Been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease). * Regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or unable to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs. * Use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin) * Use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins) * Use tobacco products or any illicit drugs. * Has a pacemaker.
Where this trial is running
Muncie, Indiana
- Health Professions Building, Ball State University — Muncie, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bryant Keirns — Ball State University
- Study coordinator: Bryant Keirns, PhD
- Email: bryant.keirns@bsu.edu
- Phone: 7652858356
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.