SEGATROM: Sensory and Gastrointestinal Impact of Taste Receptor Variants on Human Metabolism and Nutrition

Plain-language summary

This study examines how variations in taste receptors affect metabolism and nutrition, using taste-blocking tests (sweet, bitter, umami) and gastroscopy in healthy volunteers. Healthy people with a body mass index above 18 and no history of tumor or serious illness were able to take part. It was conducted as a study with no assigned phase and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

German Institute of Human Nutrition

Intervention

sweet block, bitter block, umami-block, gastroscopy

Start date

12/1/2011

Estimated completion

9/1/2014

Countries

Germany

Related genes

Locations

• Bergholz-Rehbrücke, Germany

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy persons

Exclusion Criteria:

* Tumor in history
* Pregnancy
* Severe illness in history
* Bodymass index below 18