Identifying Changes in Food Behaviors Associated With Beginning GLP-1 Medication
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Conditions studied: Weight Loss, Food Selection
In brief
In recent years, GLP-1 medications have become a widely employed approach by physicians to address weight concerns in patients and lead to weight loss. Little is known, however, about how these medications may alter an individual's attitude towards food, food reactivity, or the specific types and amounts of foods an individual will choose. The purpose of this study is to observe the changes an individual experiences in their relationship and reaction to food and in their food selection prior to or within the first two weeks of taking GLP-1 medication to after three months on the medication. The researchers of this study believe that an understanding of such changes can inform questions seeking to ensure maintenance of appropriate nutrient balance within individuals on weight loss medications.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06843512
- Run by
- Penn State University
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2025-07-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-09-10
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults (18+) with overweight or obesity (BMI >25 kg/m2)
- Not currently taking an incretin-based medication at baseline
- Recently (within two weeks) prescribed a GLP-1, can be included if they have a obesity-related co-occurring condition (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia)
- Have had no prior diagnosis of cognitive or physical disability, dyslexia, or epilepsy.
- Fluent in English
You may not qualify if…
- Adults (18+) without overweight or obesity
- <18 years of age at time of testing
- Adults not taking a GLP-1 Medication
- Adults taking a compound GLP-1
- Adults on GLP-1 medication for longer than 2 weeks at baseline
- Have had a prior diagnosis of cognitive or physical disability, dyslexia, or epilepsy.
- Not fluent in English
Where it is running
- Health, Ingestive Behavior, and Technology Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University — State College, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)
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