Can a blend of lemon verbena and saffron curb emotional eating?
NCT ID NCT07079046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a dietary supplement called Satisens®, made from lemon verbena, hibiscus, saffron, and carob extract, can help reduce emotional eating and cravings for sweets in healthy adults who are overweight or obese. Participants take two capsules daily for a set period, and researchers measure changes in eating behavior, appetite, body weight, and related hormones and inflammation markers. The goal is to see if this plant-based approach can support appetite control and weight management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Satisens® (a dietary supplement containing lemon verbena, hibiscus, saffron, and carob extract)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this supplement could offer a natural way to help people manage emotional eating and curb sweet cravings, potentially aiding weight control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 84 participants. The supplement may not outperform placebo, and results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements are not strictly regulated like drugs.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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84 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Healthy individuals without chronic diseases * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Individuals taking medications or supplements that may interfere with study variables * Individuals engaging in more than 3 hours of active exercise per week
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir - Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud
Valencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain
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