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Stomach signals may unlock secrets of food addiction

NCT ID NCT02638155

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Texas Tech University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study measured stomach electrical activity and hunger-related hormones in 23 adults with and without food addiction. Researchers compared stomach readings, hormone levels, and feelings of hunger to learn how the body's physiology differs in food addiction. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

23 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Aug 2016

Finished

Nov 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

men and women 18-65 who are able to come to TTU for testing and meet eligibility criteria

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will include men and women who identify with weight struggles related to disordered eating and a control sample of people who do not identify with weight issues or disordered eating. Must be able to read and write English Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with a chronic disease including type II diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, cardiovascular disease, cancer of any type * Anyone who is currently pregnant, or lactating * Medications that may influence or inhibit appetite, sensory functioning, or hormone signaling- e.g. antibiotics, anti-depressants, obesity medications * Report of medical condition or surgical intervention that affects swallowing ability * Allergy, aversion, or dislike to any of the meal replacements or snacks offered * Previous or current diagnosis of a psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder listed in the DSM-IV or DSM-5 * Report of medical conditions that prohibits overnight fasting

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Conditions

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eating disorder

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Disordered eating

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TTU College of Human Sciences

    Lubbock, Texas, 79409, United States

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