Clinical Trial

Evaluation of Food Additive Contributions to Obesity: Pilot Study 1

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Record status
This record was last updated February 27, 2026 (before its estimated June 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The effects of food additives on body weight in humans are largely unknown. This is a pilot cross-over double blind RCT in obese adults aimed to test the feasibility of measuring food consumption over 24 hours after one-time administration of K sorbate versus placebo after participants reduce the background consumption of related food additives.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07437430
Lead Sponsor McMaster University
Collaborators: Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization
Conditions Obesity (Disorder)
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-02-10
Primary Completion 2026-06-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-27