Niacin regulation in overweight adults
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how niacin (a B vitamin) affects fat metabolism in people who are overweight or have extra belly fat. It may help researchers understand how to better manage weight-related health problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 29 and 40 — meaning you are overweight or obese.
- You have extra belly fat or signs of metabolic syndrome (like high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, or high blood sugar).
- You are not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a history of smoking.
- You are not allergic to lidocaine, niacin, or indocyanine green.
- You are willing to eat all meals provided by the study center for at least 3 days before the study.
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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