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Behavioral Intervention

Pre-Cooked Whole Grains for Healthy Eating (WG Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Martine Perrigue, PhD, RD
Research Sponsored by Washington State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Able to communicate in written and spoken English
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Taking medications that promote weight loss
Inability to comprehend the nature of the study instructions
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4-week period
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial explores if convenient, pre-cooked whole grains increase consumption, and if that leads to better nutrition.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who speak and understand English, are not on a restricted diet, prepare their own food at home, have daily access to the internet and kitchen appliances like a microwave. People with dietary restrictions or allergies, those trying to change their weight through diet or medication, drug users, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, and anyone planning to move away from Spokane during the study cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The study aims to see if making whole grains easier to eat increases how much people consume. Participants will get pre-cooked ready-to-eat whole grains processed using special microwave technology versus traditional dried grains that need cooking. They'll eat these at home for 4 weeks while researchers track their intake daily via an online survey.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves eating whole grains in different forms rather than taking medications or undergoing medical procedures, there aren't typical side effects as seen in drug trials. However, participants may experience changes in digestion due to increased fiber intake.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can speak and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently taking medication to help me lose weight.
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I understand the study and what is required of me.
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I am not fluent in English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4-week period
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4-week period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Determine the effect of convenience on intake of intact cooked whole grains over a 4-week period
Secondary study objectives
Determine the effect of a dietary intervention on intake of whole grains over a 4-week period

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ready-to-Eat conditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be provided precooked and individually packaged whole grains in the ready-to-eat condition for reheating and consumption at home.
Group II: Dried conditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be provided with whole grains of barley, buckwheat, and quinoa in the dried, bulk condition for home cooking and consumption.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Washington State UniversityLead Sponsor
106 Previous Clinical Trials
57,486 Total Patients Enrolled
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)FED
100 Previous Clinical Trials
286,637 Total Patients Enrolled
Martine Perrigue, PhD, RDPrincipal InvestigatorWashington State University
~23 spots leftby Nov 2025
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