Snacking Effects on the Brain Response to Foods and Satiety During Dieting

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-45
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

About this trial

This study plans to learn more about how different types of snacks may affect brain processes relating to eating behaviors during a diet intervention.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

25-45 years old

BMI at least 27 kg/m2

Comfortable completing a weight-loss intervention\

Willing to consume a daily snack of either walnuts or pretzels

Disqualifiers

Nut or wheat allergy

History of bariatric surgery

Current eating disorder

Current illicit substance use

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Snack Type 1: Walnuts
  • Snack Type 2: Pretzels

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Colorado, Denver

Lead sponsor

California Walnut Commission

Collaborator