Protein vs. carbs: which drink tricks your brain into eating less?
NCT ID NCT06752967
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
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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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Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
RECRUITINGHerlev, Denmark, 2730, Denmark