High vs Low Ultra-Processed Food Diet for Obesity
Effects of Ultra Processed Food on Intestinal Energy Harvest
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity and Overweight
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 25 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with obesity who are interested in understanding how different diets affect their body's energy use. Participants will follow one of two diets: one high in ultra-processed foods and one low in ultra-processed foods.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a BMI between 30 and 40
- I am weight stable
- I can download and use an app for the study
- I do my own grocery shopping
- I am otherwise healthy
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant
- I have had or plan to have bariatric surgery
- I have a history of anti-obesity medications
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Ultra processed food is everywhere in modern society and may contain multiple ingredients that affect the way participants' bodies store energy. Some studies have shown that eating a diet high in ultra processed foods leads to weight gain, but these foods have not been studied enough to understand why. Recently, the gut microbiome has become a potential way to measure energy balance in the human b…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI 30-40kg/m2
* weight stable
* able to download app and willing to use it for duration of study
* does own grocery shopping
* otherwise healthy
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnancy
* history of or planned bariatric surgery
* history of anti obesity medications
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