| NCT ID | NCT07133529 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | German Institute of Human Nutrition |
| Condition | Behavior |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-31.
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Brief Summary
The study will investigate how the expectation of food availability impacts the response to food cues, mood, interoceptive awareness, and consumption of food intake in healthy, naturally cycling women.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous women (age: 18-35 years) with a regular menstrual cycle (25-32 days) * Legally competent/Consent to participate * Language proficiency in German (native speaker, fluent) * Physically and mentally healthy * Body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Current or use of hormonal contraceptives in the previous 6 months * Current use of hormonal intra-uterine devices (IUDs) * Previous or current pregnancy * Diagnosed psychological or metabolic disorder * Former or current illnesses of: 1. Brain or mind (including anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, alcohol, drugs or drug or non-substance dependence, neurological disorders other than occasional headache, psychiatric or neurological abnomalities) 2. Heart or blood circulation/cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke, hypertension, hypotension, having a pacemaker) 3. Gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g. colon diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease) 4. Endocrine disorders (e.g. thyroid disorders) 5. Other serious past or present medical conditions (for example, metabolic syndrome, diabetes) * Other serious health problems or current severe mental or physical stress. * Blood clotting disorder * Fear of drawing blood * Severe anemia * Previously diagnosed hypoglycemia episodes * Regular intake of medication (e.g. Antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication) * Blood donation within 4 weeks before the study appointment * Intake of anticoagulant medications * illegal drug consumption * smoking or nicotine consumption * extreme athletes * vegetarians or vegans or any other dietary restrictions due to allergies or intolerances * shift workers
Contact & Investigator
Soyoung Q Park, Prof. Dr.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07133529 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Behavior. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07133529 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07133529 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Renee.Cuntz@dife.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07133529 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Nuthetal, Germany.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07133529 clinical trial?
NCT07133529 is sponsored by German Institute of Human Nutrition. The principal investigator is Soyoung Q Park, Prof. Dr. at German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.