Detailed Description: Dr. Cynthia Dsauza is conducting a study on hormones and stomach activity. Participants selected for the study will be asked to come to a research laboratory and complete physiological (heartbeat, muscle movement, brain activity, etc) and psychological measures that will take approximately eight hours. In order to participate, please email ttunutritionresearch@gmail.com and you will be contacted to set up a brief phone interview to determine your eligibility. Participants:
1) Must be between 18-65 years old,
2) Cannot be pregnant or nursing
3) Must not have a diagnosis of chronic disease including type II diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, cardiovascular disease, cancer of any type
4) Must not take medications that may influence or inhibit appetite, sensory functioning, or hormone signaling- e.g. antibiotics, anti-depressants, obesity medications
5) Must not have a previous or current diagnosis of a psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder listed in the DSM-IV or DSM-5
6) Must not have an allergy, aversion, or dislike to any of the meal replacements or snacks offered
7) Must not have any medical conditions that prohibit overnight fasting
8) Able to come to campus to participate in the study
Please contact ttunutritionresearch@gmail.com if you would like to participate or if you have any additional questions.
This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University.
