Tasting vs. tubing: study tests if savoring food boosts calorie burn
NCT ID NCT07409025
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the taste, smell, and sight of food can increase the energy your body uses to digest it. 24 healthy adults will eat a meal normally and also receive the same meal through a feeding tube to compare calorie burn. The goal is to understand how our senses affect metabolism.
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University Hospital Basel, Department of Endocrinology
Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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