How Food Smell Affects Blood Sugar Control
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study examines how smelling food (like a madeleine cake) triggers your body's natural insulin release before eating, and whether this response differs based on your body's insulin sensitivity. You'll participate in controlled visits where you'll smell different odors while researchers measure your blood sugar and insulin levels.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 50 years old
- Stable weight for the past 3 months (no more than 5% change)
- Non-smoker and non-vaper
- Able to smell and identify specific odors correctly
- No diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
- No recent abdominal or ear/nose/throat surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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