Studying the Hedonic and Homeostatic Regulation of Food Intake Using Functional MRI (NCT05525845)
Physiological Regulation of Energy Intake - The FOOD-PRINT Study Identifying the Hormonal and Neural Footprints of the Visceroceptive, Homeostatic, and Hedonic Components of Food Intake Regulation in Humans
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to investigate how gut hormones and brain areas respond differently to gastric distention, tasteless calories, or palatable food and how this alters appetite.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 21 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (pCASL-MRI) (OTHER)
- Intragastric Balloon (OTHER)
- Elemental Meal (OTHER)
- Hedonic Meal (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)
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (507) 266-6004
Email: RSTINDIVOBESITY@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.