How your body processes food after a meal
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how young, healthy adults break down food after eating. It uses blood tests and a metabolic challenge to measure energy use and chemical changes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 29 years old
- You do not smoke, drink heavily, or use drugs
- If you are female, you have regular periods
- You do not have any medical condition that requires medication or special treatment
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have no problems chewing, swallowing, or with saliva
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how a period of fasting changes the amount of energy your body burns at rest. It may help explain why fasting can affect weight and health.
This study looks at how your gut bacteria and the foods you eat affect your blood sugar after meals. You'll wear a small sensor to track your blood sugar for 10 days and provide stool samples.
This study looks at how eating more or different types of proteins (animal vs plant) may change your blood sugar handling. It mainly targets adults who eat relatively little protein and have no diabetes.
This study looks at how different foods affect your body after eating, especially your blood sugar and other metabolic responses. It may help find personalized ways to eat better for your health.
This study looks at how the body’s metabolism changes after eating a high-fat meal, comparing differences between sexes. If you meet the health, diet, and medication rules, you may be asked to fast and have blood tests before and after the meal.
This study tests how different meals affect your blood sugar levels using a continuous glucose monitor. You and others will eat provided meals and wear a small sensor to track glucose for a few days.
Hear when a new Fasting trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.