Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Diet on Mood, Cognition and Appetite

Lead Sponsor:

University of Nottingham

Collaborating Sponsors:

Mars, Inc.

Conditions:

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A previous study has found that the consumption of a high fat, low carbohydrate meal results in increased feelings of calmness, friendliness and an increase in subjective energy levels in comparison t...

Detailed Description

Research has shown that consuming breakfasts high in either fat or carbohydrates can affect a persons memory, mood and ability to concentrate (Benton \& Parker, 1998, Politt \& Mathews, 1998). Our pre...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • female
  • BMI 18.5-25kg/m2
  • aged 18-45 years
  • regular breakfast eaters
  • regular menstrual cycle
  • healthy

Exclusion

  • Significant gastrointestinal disease, gastrointestinal surgery, diabetes or any other significant major medical morbidity
  • History of significant eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia)
  • Habitual dietary protein intake \>20% of total energy intake
  • pregnancy or breast feeding
  • anaemia (Hb \<11.5g/dL)
  • random blood glucose concentration \>8mmol/l
  • no medication use other than contraception
  • significant weight loss/gain (\>14lb in previous 3 months)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01201616

Start Date

July 1 2010

End Date

March 1 2013

Last Update

March 27 2018

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham, Notts, United Kingdom, NG72UH