Testing how fasting affects health in women with excess weight
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at the long-term effects of fasting on the body in women who have a higher-than-average weight. It may help researchers understand potential benefits and risks of fasting, but it also requires you to meet several health and medication rules.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 59 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher
- You are willing to sign the informed consent form
- You do not have long-term (chronic) health problems such as kidney, autoimmune, heart, or liver disease
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not smoke
- You are not taking medicines that affect energy use, hormones (thyroid), metabolism, or inflammation
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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