Belly fat, nerve health, and food choices pilot study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how belly fat and nerve signals affect food preferences. You'll taste and smell different things and have a check-up visit at a research center in Quebec City.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your BMI must be between 18.5 and 35.
- You must be able to speak French.
- You can travel to Quebec City for one study visit.
- You are not a smoker.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or going through menopause.
- You have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
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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