The Breathe Light Study

N/ACompletedNCT01976455

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center22 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to develop a novel, non-invasive method that will provide personalized feedback during dietary interventions as a marker for compliance.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Over-eating Obesity

Interventions

20% fewer caloriesOTHER

40% fewer caloriesOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 65 years old * Overweight (BMI 25-40 kg/m2) Exclusion Criteria: * Metabolic or cardiovascular abnormalities (diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, etc.) * Gastrointestinal disorders * Disease that affects macronutrient utilization * Medication that affects macronutrient utilization * Allergies to foods to be utilized in the study (including but not limited to lactose intolerance/milk allergy) * Use of nutritional/sport supplements * Pregnant or currently trying to become pregnant

Locations (1)

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Increase in breath Carbon 13 with overconsumption of calories

A period of positive energy balance following one of negative energy balance increase breath Carbon13.

Time frame: 11 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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