Experiences With a Genetic Test for Personalized Nutrition Test for Personalized Nutrition

May 11, 2015 updated by: Ahmed El-Sohemy, University of Toronto

Experiences With a Healthcare Professional-mediated Genetic Test for Personalized Nutrition

The investigators will use a web-based survey to collect data on individual attitudes and self-reported health behaviour changes following genetic testing for personalized nutrition. Participants (n=80) are employees of a large multi-national food company's R&D division located in Australia, Switzerland, USA and the UK. They underwent a genetic test for personalized nutrition in March 2015 that was offered at no cost through the company wellness program. A registered dietitian completed a pre-test consultation and disclosed the test results with DNA-based dietary advice. The test provided information on 7 components of diet and additional information on individual risk for gluten intolerance.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

80

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3E2
        • University of Toronto

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants (n=80) are employees of a large multi-national food company's R&D division located in Australia, Switzerland, USA and the UK. They underwent a genetic test for personalized nutrition in March 2015 that was offered at no cost through the company wellness program.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Completed a genetic test for personalized nutrition through company wellness program.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Health behaviour change
Time Frame: 3 months
Do individuals self-report beneficial changes to their diets or lifestyle as a result of the DNA-based dietary advice?
3 months

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sharing of information
Time Frame: 3 months
Do individuals share their genetic test results with another healthcare professional?
3 months
Recommendation
Time Frame: 3 months
Would individuals recommend genetic testing for personalized nutrition through a healthcare professional to others?
3 months
Satisfaction
Time Frame: 3 months
Do individuals report satisfaction with undergoing genetic testing for personalized nutrition?
3 months
Interest in future testing
Time Frame: 3 months
Do individuals report a desire to receive DNA-based dietary advice for other components of diet that were not assessed in the genetic test they underwent?
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Study Director: Daiva Nielsen, PhD, University of Toronto

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 31523

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