Meal timing may skew eating behavior surveys, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07257692
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a survey before or after a meal changes how people report their appetite and eating habits. 33 healthy adults completed questionnaires about their eating behaviors and weekly appetite, both before breakfast and 90 minutes after. The goal was to see if the timing of the survey affects the results, which could help improve how researchers measure eating behaviors in future studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Standardised meal
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help researchers better understand how to measure appetite and eating behaviors accurately, which may inform future studies on weight management or eating disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults only. Results may not apply to people with health conditions or eating disorders. The study is completed, so no new treatments are being tested.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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33 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Have stable body mass for at least three months (within ±2 kg). Exclusion Criteria: * People who are younger than 18 or older than 65 years old. * Have food allergies. * SmokingTaking medications * Suffering from metabolic health issues, e.g., history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or eating disorders.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New Lister Building at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Glasgow, G31 2ER, United Kingdom
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