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The Movie Theater Study

Description

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).

Conditions

Hyperglycemia, PostprandialHyperinsulinemia
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Hyperglycemia, PostprandialHyperinsulinemia

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Study Details

Study overview

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).

The Movie Theater Study: Acute Cardiometabolic Effects of a Cinema-Style Meal

The Movie Theater Study

Condition
Hyperglycemia, Postprandial
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Muncie

Health Professions Building, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, United States, 47306

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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.
  • * 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Ball State University,

Bryant Keirns, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Ball State University

Study Record Dates

2025-03