Status:
COMPLETED
Investigation of the Perception of Protein Fortified Foods and Beverages
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Conditions:
Individual Difference
Food Sensitivity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate whether protein fortification of foods and beverages causes mouthdrying and mucoadhesion and whether this is influenced by age and saliva flow.
Detailed Description
1. To investigate, by using protein fortified foods and beverages, whether mucoadhesion to the oral cavity is greater for older adults compared to younger adults and determine whether it is related to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-30 years or over 65 years
- Self reported as healthy (no specific disease states)
Exclusion
- Cognitively impaired
- Allergies or intolerances that include coeliac disease, lactose or gluten intolerance
- Diabetic
- Had oral surgery
- Had stroke
- Smoker
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 7 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 10 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03798730
Start Date
January 7 2019
End Date
July 10 2019
Last Update
February 12 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Sensory Science Centre, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, R66 6UR