RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07052344

Gut-Brain Neural Coupling in Spinal Cord Injury

Sponsor

University of Miami

Enrollment

28 participants

Start Date

Oct 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

SCI - Spinal Cord Injury

Summary

The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of food on brain and stomach activity in persons with and without spinal cord injury (SCI).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Ad-libitum control condition and Preload condition for people with sci - spinal cord injury. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 70 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERPreload condition

Participants will consume a fixed compulsory preload meal of Campbell's Tomato soup (\~300 grams) 30 minutes after the baseline assessments. Fifteen minutes after consuming the preload meal, participants will receive the ad libitum test meal, consisting of a pre-weighed serving of Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese (\~700 g).The pre-load condition will be completed at only one of two visits. Participation will be up to 2 weeks with the visits separated by up to 2 weeks. Duration for the pre-load condition visit will be up to 6 hours

OTHERAd-libitum control condition

Participants will only consume the ad libitum test meal, which consists of a pre-weighted serving of Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese (\~700 g). The ad-libitum meal will be consumed at both visits. Participation will be up to 2 weeks with the visits separated by up to 2 weeks. The ad-libitum control condition visit will take up to 2 hours.