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NCT05525845 Studying the Hedonic and Homeostatic Regulation of Food Intake Using Functional MRI

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NCT ID NCT05525845
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Healthy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 15 participants
Start Date 2022-09-08
Primary Completion 2028-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (pCASL-MRI)Intragastric BalloonElemental Meal

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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 15 participants in total. It began in 2022-09-08 with a primary completion date of 2028-08.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate how gut hormones and brain areas respond differently to gastric distention, tasteless calories, or palatable food and how this alters appetite.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI 18-25 kg/m\^2. * Weight stable for 3 months prior to study entry. * For females: study days will be scheduled during the follicular phase of their menstrual cycle (i.e., the first 13 days (about 2 weeks) of the cycle). * Able to provide written informed consent prior to any study procedures and be willing and able to follow study procedures.. * Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication for MRI scanning. * Any history of childhood (\> 95th percentile) or adult obesity (BMI \>30 kg/m\^2). * Claustrophobia. * High intensity training or physical activity. * Any contraindication for intragastric balloon insertion. * Any allergies to the study meals. * Any history of eating disorder. * Any substance abuse disorder (including alcohol and tobacco). * Any history of psychiatric disorders. * Any cardiovascular, endocrine, pulmonary, neurological, or gastrointestinal comorbidities. * Pregnancy or nursing. * Any history of bariatric surgery or endoscopic bariatric procedure. * Use of any medication or supplement that alters appetite. * Patient has a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to prevent participation in the study or which might hinder study adherence.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Megan Schaefer

✉ RSTINDIVOBESITY@mayo.edu

📞 507-266-6004

Principal Investigator

Andres Acosta, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05525845 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05525845 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05525845 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at RSTINDIVOBESITY@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05525845 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05525845 clinical trial?

NCT05525845 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Andres Acosta, MD, PhD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 15 participants.

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