Monell USDA Taste Test Study (NCT04079855)
Diet-induced Modification of Sweet Taste Perception and Preference
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Overconsumption of carbohydrates has been implicated as a cause of significant public health problems including obesity and diabetes. The most effective approach to alter dietary pattern and improve public health is unknown. Gradual and abrupt changes in dietary pattern have been tried in small, uncontrolled trials, but it is not clear which approach is most effective. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate different approaches to changing dietary pattern for altering flavor perception in foods and beverages and for altering preference for flavor.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: USDA-ARS, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center — Beltsville, Maryland
Age range: 25 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Diet composition 1 (OTHER)
- Diet composition 2 (OTHER)
- Diet composition 3 (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- USDA-ARS, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center — Beltsville, Maryland
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.