Metabolic responses to fasting and overfeeding in women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how women's bodies burn energy (thermogenesis) when they fast or eat a lot. Researchers want to understand how these processes differ in premenopausal vs. postmenopausal women.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old (if still having regular periods) or past menopause (no period for at least 12 months).
- If you are premenopausal, you have regular periods (cycles 25 to 35 days long) and have not used hormonal birth control in the last 6 months.
- If you are postmenopausal, you have not used estrogen hormone therapy and have not had your ovaries removed surgically.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or lower (this helps rule out obesity).
- You do not have diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or untreated thyroid problems.
- If you are premenopausal, you are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during 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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