Pistachio snacking and metabolic flexibility study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating pistachios as a snack can improve how your body uses energy and manages metabolism. It looks at people who are overweight, sleep poorly, and don't exercise much.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 45 years old
- You are overweight or obese (BMI between 25 and 34.9)
- You have poor sleep quality
- You get less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise or less than 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week, and do strength training less than 2 days a week
- You do not have any major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or sleep disorders
- You are not allergic to tree nuts, do not have a pacemaker, and are not pregnant or planning pregnancy
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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