Understanding how the body reacts after eating
Physiological Reaction After Food Intake
NA · University of Ulm · NCT06548165
This study is testing how the body reacts after eating by having participants wear devices that track their health data while they log their meals with a photo app.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Ulm (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ulm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06548165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to investigate the physiological responses of the body following food intake by utilizing wearable technology. Participants will wear three devices for two weeks to continuously collect data on various physiological parameters, including ECG, pulse rate, body temperature, movement, skin conductance, and glucose levels. Additionally, participants will document their food intake using an app that allows for photo-based meal tracking. The ultimate goal is to develop a method for determining food intake based solely on physiological data without user input.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with a BMI between 18.5 and 25 kg/m2 who do not follow a special diet.
Not a fit: Patients following a vegan diet or any special diet aimed at weight loss may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved methods for monitoring dietary habits and understanding physiological responses to food, potentially aiding in nutritional guidance and health management.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies utilizing wearables for health monitoring, this specific approach to determining food intake from physiological data is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI 18.5 - 25 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * vegan diet * any kind of special diet, e.g. to lose weight * use of medication, except for thyroid hormones and contraceptives
Where this trial is running
Ulm
- Universityhospital Ulm — Ulm, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martin Heni, MD — University of Ulm
- Study coordinator: Martin Heni, MD
- Email: martin.heni@uniklinik-ulm.de
- Phone: +4973150044505
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.
Conditions: Physiological Reactivity to Cues, wearables, food intake, physiologic reaction