The Randomized Controlled Cocoa-Appetite Trial
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 35 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | March 2015 |
| End Date: | May 2015 |
A Pilot Randomized Human Trial on The Effects of Cocoa on Appetite.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether high-flavonoid cocoa can decrease appetite
in humans. In addition the study is designed to test epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa
and procyanidins, a class of compounds found in cocoa, for their ability to decrease
appetite in humans.
in humans. In addition the study is designed to test epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa
and procyanidins, a class of compounds found in cocoa, for their ability to decrease
appetite in humans.
The study is a four-way randomized double-blinded crossover trial with randomization
balanced for beverage and lab visit order.
balanced for beverage and lab visit order.
Inclusion Criteria:
- stable-weight, as indicated by weight gain or loss of <2% in the past 6 months;
- engaging in only mild exercise< twice a week;
- moderate alcohol users, <2 drinks/day;
- willing to eat pizza.
- mentally and physically healthy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- smokers regular;
- frequent drinkers of coffee, tea or cola sodas, >daily;
- underweight or obese (BMI: <18.5 or >30 Kg/m2);
- allergies to chocolate, cocoa, green tea, coffee or pizza;
- using medication;
- interested in registering in the future for the course Health & Nutrition Sciences
2140, Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System, that is often taught by the PI of
the proposed study
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