Guidelines for long-term medical fasting
This study aims to create guidelines for long-term medical fasting. It is looking for doctors and clinics with significant experience in supervising patients who fast for 4 or more days with very low calorie intake.
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Who can take part
- You are a medical doctor or naturopathic doctor.
- You have at least 4 years of experience treating patients with long-term fasting (4+ days, very low calories).
- You treat at least 50 fasting patients per year, or have treated more than 200 cases in the last 10 years.
- Your clinic offers long-term fasting under medical supervision.
- Your clinic has been offering long-term fasting as a therapeutic treatment for over 4 years.
Quick eligibility check
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