Low-calorie traditional diet for weight loss in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a traditional Minangkabau diet, which is low in calories and rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), can help people with obesity lose weight and improve their metabolic health. If you have obesity and are willing to follow a specific meal plan, this study may help you manage your weight.
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Who can take part
- You are an administrative staff member at the Faculty of Medicine or Faculty of Public Health, Andalas University in Padang.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, which is considered obese.
- You are willing to follow a special diet plan for the study.
- You are classified as having metabolically unhealthy obesity (meaning you have conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol along with obesity).
- You are not currently taking medications for diabetes or high cholesterol.
- You are not using birth control pills or other hormonal drugs.
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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