Diet and belly fat study for overweight adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests how different diets affect belly fat, thigh muscle, and heart health in people who are overweight. It might help you find a way to eat that improves your health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older.
- You are overweight or obese (BMI 25 or higher).
- You are a patient at a cardiology nutrition clinic.
- You do not have liver disease, a swollen belly, or recent abdominal surgery.
- You are not pregnant or had a baby in the past 6 months.
- You have no untreated thyroid problems or take weight loss or hormone therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan can improve health and lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease in middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome.
This study looks at how sex hormones affect the benefits of a low-calorie diet in men and women of different ages. If you are a healthy overweight adult, the study may help understand how hormones and age influence weight loss results.
This study looks at how fat cells in the belly release fat. Researchers want to learn more about fat breakdown in people who are overweight or obese. If you join, you may get a drug that helps them measure fat activity.
This study looks at how belly fat affects heart health in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help find ways to lower heart risks for people like you.
This study tests whether a specific diet and behavior program can help people with overweight improve their health. You will be asked to follow a specific eating plan and eat certain foods provided by the researchers.
This study looks at how losing weight affects the fat that sits inside your muscles (called intermuscular fat). It might help people with overweight to better understand how weight loss can improve muscle health.
Hear when a new Abdominal Obesity trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.