Exploring how different emotions affect eating before exercise
The Influence of Different Mood States and Emotions on the Physiologic, Metabolic, and Perceptual Responses to Feeding Before Exercise
This study tests how different emotions, like stress or laughter, affect what you eat and how well you perform during exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Old Dominion University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Norfolk, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05217589 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of various emotional states on the physiological and metabolic responses to food intake prior to exercise. Participants will watch different types of movie clips designed to induce specific emotions—stressful, horror, and funny—before consuming food and engaging in endurance running on a treadmill. The study aims to understand how these mood states influence gut tolerance and overall performance during exercise. By examining these interactions, the research seeks to provide insights into optimizing nutritional strategies for athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are physically active adults aged 18 to 55 who can run for 30 minutes at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, or those who are not physically active may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help athletes better manage their nutrition and emotional states to enhance performance and reduce gastrointestinal issues during competition.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study is novel, there is limited existing research directly linking emotional states to pre-exercise feeding tolerance.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 55 years 2. Able to run for 30 min at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity without stopping 3. No diagnosis or signs/symptoms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or metabolic disorders 4. Currently physically active (at least 3 days/week of exercise at a moderate or higher intensity) 5. No visual or hearing impairments interfering with ability to see and hear video clips 6. No allergies to ingredients in Boost drink Exclusion Criteria: 1. Aged \<18 or \>55 years 2. Unable to run for 30 min at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity without stopping 3. A diagnosis or signs/symptoms of CVD or metabolic disorders 4. Currently physically inactive (\< 3 days/week of exercise at a moderate or higher intensity) 5. Visual or hearing impairments interfering with ability to see and hear video clips 6. Allergies to ingredients in Boost drink
Where this trial is running
Norfolk, Virginia
- Human Performance Laboratory — Norfolk, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patrick Wilson, PhD
- Email: pbwilson@odu.edu
- Phone: 7576834783
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.