Could cutting junk food cause withdrawal? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06044285
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether reducing ultra-processed foods—like chips, soda, and fast food—causes withdrawal symptoms such as anger or anxiety. Researchers will monitor 210 adults with signs of food addiction as they follow a low-UP diet for a week, tracking cravings, stress, and diet adherence. The goal is to understand why it's hard to stick with healthy eating changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help explain why people struggle to stick with a diet low in ultra-processed foods, pointing toward better strategies for managing food addiction.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with no treatment being tested. Results may not apply to everyone, and the findings are about understanding the problem, not solving it yet.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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