Study on body weight regulation using liquid meals
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests how the body regulates weight by having participants drink only a special liquid meal for two days. It may help researchers understand weight changes in people with low or high body weight.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- You must have a BMI under 20 (low weight group) or 30 or higher (obesity group).
- If you are a woman, you must not have given birth and have regular periods (25-35 days) for the last six months.
- Your thyroid, blood counts, and basic blood chemistry must be normal.
- Your weight must have been stable (within about 6.6 pounds) for the last six months.
- You must be willing to drink only two assigned flavors of a liquid meal (Ensure Plus) for two days in a row.
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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