Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Pecan Nut Snacks v Equicaloric Snacks on Appetite, Food Intake, Metabolism, Hormones and Biomarkers

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Pecan Council

Conditions:

Overweight and Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a within-subjects crossover study that examines subjective appetite, food intake, hormone and metabolic responses to consumption of mid morning snacks of pecan nuts as compared to an iso-calor...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, two condition, crossover study in healthy individuals with overweight and obesity examining the effect of a mid-morning snack of pecans vs. a low fat savory snack on appetite, en...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 35 adult men and women
  • all ethnic groups
  • ages 20-50,
  • BMI 27-35,
  • habitually eat breakfast,
  • willing to eat the test snacks and other foods offered,
  • weight stable for the last 6 months
  • willing to consent and adhere to the test procedures and schedule

Exclusion

  • nut allergies,
  • uncontrolled thyroid disorders,
  • diabetes mellitus,
  • eating disorders,
  • pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study,
  • lactating,
  • uncontrolled hypertension,
  • active dieting
  • intensive physical activity training regimen (\>300 min/wk exercise),
  • medical history or current medication that may affect study outcomes per study PI discretion
  • consuming pecans on a regular basis
  • unable to lie still with a clear hood over their head for the measurement of energy expenditure

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 23 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 19 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04484974

Start Date

June 23 2020

End Date

September 19 2023

Last Update

July 5 2024

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University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045