Essential amino acid diet for severe obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether replacing some foods with essential amino acids (protein building blocks) can improve metabolism in people with severe obesity. It aims to find a non-surgical way to boost weight loss.
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Who can take part
- You must have a BMI (body mass index) above 35.
- You cannot have type 2 diabetes.
- You cannot have kidney failure, severe heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or active cancer.
- You cannot be taking certain hormone therapies like L-thyroxine or testosterone.
- You must be a woman who has gone through menopause.
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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