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Bug burgers and algae bread: could alternative proteins curb your appetite?

NCT ID NCT07553936

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how eating foods made with alternative proteins—like insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes—affects hunger, fullness, and health. About 40 adults, some with overweight, will try these foods in a controlled setting. Researchers will measure appetite, blood sugar, and digestion to see if these proteins could be a healthy and sustainable choice.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Providing signed informed consent, * Being between 18 and 65 years of age, * Having a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range, defined as between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² or Having a body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 34.9 kg/m², inclusive, corresponding to the overweight category or, at most, class I obesity. Exclusion Criteria: * Positive and documented history of allergy to legumes, insects, microalgae, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans, snails, insect venom, house dust mites, or any component (ingredient or additive) present in the food prototypes tested, or a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease. * History of severe allergic reactions to any type of allergen. * Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

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Conditions

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Food Preferences Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Appetite regulation Food preferences Gut microbiota Overweight (bmi > 25) Satiety and food intake

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy

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