Childhood trauma and stress hormones in women with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how childhood trauma might affect stress hormones (cortisol) and inflammation in women with obesity. It aims to find connections that could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (obese range).
- You have not had any weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
- You do not have any conditions that affect your body's stress hormone (cortisol), such as pregnancy, liver or heart problems, unstable mental health, alcohol or drug dependence, or active cancer.
- You do not have an active infection, autoimmune disease (except treated low thyroid), inflammatory disease, or a brain disorder.
- You are not currently taking certain medications like antidepressants, steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antibiotics.
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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