Effects of different meals on brain activity and cognition
Nutritional Modulation of Learning and Decision Making and Their Underlying Neural Processes
This study tests how different types of breakfasts affect brain activity and thinking skills in healthy young adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06386237 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how various meal interventions, specifically standardized breakfasts with differing macronutrient compositions, affect cognitive functions such as learning and decision-making, as well as brain activity in healthy participants. The research involves healthy individuals aged 18 to 40 who will undergo MRI scanning to assess changes in brain function related to dietary intake. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between nutrition and cognitive performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 40, fluent in German, and with a BMI between 18.5 and 29.9.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic health conditions, those on interfering medications, or individuals with specific dietary restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how dietary choices influence cognitive health and brain function.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach may be novel, there is existing research indicating that nutrition can significantly impact cognitive functions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 40 years old * fluent in German * right-handed * able to safely undergo MRI scanning * BMI (Body-Mass-Index) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * current medication that might interfere with the processes studied * any metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiological, neurological, psychiatric or any recurring or chronic diagnoses * drug use * alcohol consumption \> 10 g/d for women and \> 20 g/d for men * smoking * shifted circadian rhythm (e.g. jetlag, shift work) * vegan or vegetarian diet * food intolerances * females: hormonal contraception, pregnancy, lactation
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- University of Vienna — Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stefan Schulreich, Prof. Dr. — University of Vienna
- Study coordinator: Stefan Schulreich, Prof. Dr.
- Email: stefan.schulreich@univie.ac.at
- Phone: +4314277
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.