Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 39

How food processing and nutrition quality affect how much you eat and your blood sugar

Official title: Interactions Between Food Processing Level, Nutrition Quality, Nutrition Security and Anxiety in Israeli Adults: Influence on Dietary Intake

Run by Ariel University · NCT07808892 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how different combinations of food processing and nutritional quality influence how much people eat, how fast they eat, how full they feel, and their blood sugar after meals.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 39 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorAriel University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ariel)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2027
Study endsSeptember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07808892 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with BMI between 20 and 40 kg/m2 who do not have pregnancy, lactation, or food allergies/intolerances.

Probably not a fit

Individuals outside the BMI range or with pregnancy, lactation, or food allergies/intolerances may not experience the study’s intended effects.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In a randomized crossover design, participants will eat three laboratory test meals that vary in processing level and nutritional quality. Researchers will measure energy intake, meal duration, eating rate, satiety, and postprandial glycemic response, using a Universal Eating Monitor. The effects of anxiety and nutrition insecurity on responses will also be explored, and comparisons between Israeli and U.S. participants will assess regional dietary pattern influences. Primary outcomes include meal energy intake, eating rate, and glycemic response, with additional daily intake tracked after each test meal.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could clarify how meal processing and quality influence eating behavior and blood sugar, informing dietary recommendations.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in this area has shown that processing level and nutritional quality can influence appetite and glycemic response, though findings vary by context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* body mass index (BMI) 20-40 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant nor lactating
* people with food allergies of food intolerance

Where it's running

  • Ariel University
    Ariel, Israel
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.