How unpredictability affects eating and metabolism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your feelings about unpredictability affect the way you eat and how your body processes food. It involves questionnaires and food tests to understand why people might eat more or differently depending on their mindset.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You can read and understand English well.
- You are willing to follow all study rules and be available for the full study.
- You do not have diabetes or any serious health conditions like heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or on hormonal birth control (if female), and you weigh less than 450 pounds.
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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