Ketogenic diet for weight loss maintenance in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet helps people with obesity keep weight off by changing how your body burns energy and controls appetite. You will follow a low-carb, high-fat diet and be monitored for several months.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) should be between 30 and 45.
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You get little to no structured exercise (less than 2 hours a week).
- You have not lost or gained more than 5 pounds in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain health conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or untreated thyroid issues.
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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