Breath test to measure protein metabolism across ages
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses a simple breath test to see how well your body uses protein from a meal. It aims to understand how age and physical activity affect protein metabolism, which is important for muscle health.
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Who can take part
- You are healthy and can do light physical activity.
- You are either between 8 and 16 years old, 18 and 35, or 60 and 80.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- You do not smoke, use certain drugs, or have chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease.
- You are not pregnant and do not take hormone replacement therapy.
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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