Chia and Hemp Seeds in Lunch Foods for Satiety and Nutritional Benefits
Chia seeds
+ Hemp seeds
+ Placebo
Body Weight+5
+ Nutrition Disorders
+ Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Prevention Study
Summary
Study start date: August 5, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study focuses on exploring how adding seeds like chia and hemp to lunch meals might make them more enjoyable and help people feel fuller for longer. Chia and hemp seeds are popular for their high nutritional value, offering essential fatty acids, antioxidants, plant-based protein, and dietary fiber, which are crucial for good digestion. Many people don't get enough fiber in their diet, which is important for health. This research is important because previous studies have shown that seeds can help with appetite control and feeling full but mostly as snacks. This study aims to see if these benefits can be achieved when seeds are included in lunch meals. Participants in the study will consume seed-enhanced lunch foods to see how these meals affect their satisfaction and likability. The study will involve evaluating how full participants feel after eating these meals and whether the meals are enjoyable. There are no specific risks mentioned, but the study will measure if participants feel more satisfied and if they like the taste of the meals with added seeds. The study does not specify the method of seed delivery within the meals, but it is focused on lunch foods. Understanding these effects could help improve dietary habits and promote healthier eating patterns.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.24 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Prevention Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 25 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 25 years * Known (self-reported) allergy or adverse reaction to study foods * Women who have given birth during the previous 12 months or who are pregnant/lactating or who plan to become pregnant over the upcoming 6 months (which will overlap with the study period) * Presence of diabetes, diverticulitis (inflammation of the large intestine), colitis (inflammation of the colon), celiac disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal disease, pancreatic disease * History of bariatric surgery or other weight control surgery * Removal of a portion of the stomach or gastrointestinal tract * Actively trying to gain or lose weight at the time of the study recruitment or planning to gain or lose weight during the study periods * Diminished sense of taste and/or smell * Anorexia Nervosa and/or Bulimia * Smoking, vaping, or use of tobacco products in the past 3 months * Suspected or known physiological/mechanical gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction * Use of certain medications or supplements (prescription or over-the-counter) that may interfere with the study objectives * Unable or unwilling to give informed consent or communicate with study staff * Self-report of alcohol or substance abuse within the past 12 months and/or current treatment for these problems (long-term participation in Alcoholics Anonymous is not an exclusion) * Other medical, psychiatric, or behavioral factors that in the judgment of the Principal Investigator may interfere with study participation or the ability to follow the study plan
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.3 intervention groups are designated in this study
33.333% chance of being blinded to the placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalGroup II
ExperimentalGroup III
PlaceboStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center
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