The Movie Theater Study

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hyperglycemia, Postprandial, Hyperinsulinemia

In brief

Increasing attention has been paid to meals with unusual characteristics that are consumed on a semi-regular basis (e.g., "tailgating," pizza buffets). The purpose of this study is to describe the acute cardiometabolic effects of a cinema-style meal rich in refined sugar, total carbohydrate, and moderate in fat (i.e., soda, popcorn, candy).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06444984

Run by

Ball State University

People needed

10

Starts

2024-03-24

Expected to finish

2025-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-06-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-45 years old
• Not pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)
• Not postmenopausal (females only).
• Not been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes)
• Not been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
• Does not regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or able to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Does not use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
• Does not use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
• Does not use tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
• Does not have a pacemaker.

You may not qualify if…

• Not 18-45 years old
• Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)
• Postmenopausal (females only).
• Been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes)
• Been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
• Regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or unable to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
• Use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
• Use tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
• Has a pacemaker.

Where it is running

• Health Professions Building, Ball State University — Muncie, Indiana, United States (enrolling)

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