Protein vs. carbs: which drink tricks your brain into eating less?

NCT ID NCT06752967

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a high-protein drink versus a high-carbohydrate drink influences what people choose to eat afterward. Researchers will test 45 adults with normal weight, overweight, or obesity to see if the type of meal changes their 'food memory' and calorie intake. The goal is to understand why some meals make us crave sweets or fats, which could help design better diets for weight control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: High protein liquid test meal; High carbohydrate liquid test meal
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help explain why some meals make us crave certain foods, potentially guiding future weight management strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study (45 participants) that measures short-term effects only. Results may not apply to real-world eating habits or lead directly to treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Food Preferences Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NORMAL WEIGHT OBESITY OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
RECRUITING

Herlev, Denmark, 2730, Denmark

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