Take it slow: Examining the efficacy of persuasive technology to alter eating rate

Take it Slow: Feedback, Persuasive Technology and Reducing Eating Rates

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON22911

Enrollment

128

Registered

2015-05-28

Start date

2015-05-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

eating behaviour

Interventions

We test the effect of vibrotactile feedback on eating rate. More specifically, we examine whether vibrotactile feedback delivered through the augmented fork decelerates eating rate during a single mea

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both males and females, between 18 and 65 years old, fast eaters, BMI 18 > and < 35

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 35

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Total amount consumed (in grams) - Average eating speed (number of servings per minute) - Over speed ratio	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- average meal duration - average interval between servings - Total fork servings - Satiety Furthermore, potential confounding variables such as palatability, mood, time of day, and meal enjoyment will be assessed. Finally, the DEBQ (Dutch eating behaviour questionnaire) will be assessed.	—

Contacts

Public ContactRoel Hermans

r.hermans@bsi.ru.nl024-3615787

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)