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Sustainable and Inclusive Use of Alternative Proteins in Mediterranean Supply Chains (CIPROMED)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUniversity of Bologna
NCT07553936 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study investigates the effects of foods enriched with alternative protein sources, including edible insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes, on appetite regulation, satiety, food preferences, and metabolic health in healthy adults and individuals with overweight. The study is part of the CIPROMED project, which aims to support sustainable and circular food systems in the Mediterranean area. The study consists of two phases. In the acute phase, participants will consume different protein-enriched bread products in a controlled setting following a randomized crossover design. Each participant will be exposed to multiple test conditions, allowing within-subject comparisons of postprandial responses. Outcomes assessed during this phase include satiety, hunger, food preference, craving, and short-term energy intake, measured using validated scales and dietary assessment tools. In the ch

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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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What it tests

  • Mediterranean Diet with Control Products (chronic phase)
  • Mediterranean Diet with Insect Protein Bread (chronic phase)
  • Mediterranean Diet with Seaweed-Based Burger (chronic phase)
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Where

1 site
University of Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences
Bologna, Italy
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