Study probes why Ultra-Processed foods make you eat more

NCT ID NCT07213245

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

Summary

This study looks at how eating ultra-processed foods affects appetite and how much people eat. Twenty-four healthy adults will eat different breakfasts—some high in processed foods, some low—and then report their hunger and fullness. Researchers will also measure hormones and how much they eat at lunch. The goal is to understand if processed foods change appetite signals, which could help explain obesity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
ultra-processed food meals
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain why ultra-processed foods may lead to overeating and weight gain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of internal medicine and clinical nutrition, University olf Gothenburg

    RECRUITING

    Gothenburg, 40530, Sweden

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