How the stomach digests food after a meal
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at how your stomach processes and empties food after a meal. It helps researchers understand normal digestion in healthy young adults.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- You must be willing to follow special diet rules before the study.
- You must have no history of stomach or intestinal disease or surgery.
- You must not have any food allergies to the study meals.
- You must not be taking medicines that slow stomach emptying.
- You must be able to lie flat for 6 hours and walk for 30 minutes.
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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