Plant-based diet study for weight loss in older adults with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a plant-based, protein-rich diet can help adults aged 55 and older with obesity lose weight. It is designed to see if this diet is both safe and effective for this group.
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Who can take part
- You must be 55 years old or older
- You must be obese (BMI over 30) or overweight with a large waist size (waist over 88 cm for women, 102 cm for men)
- You must live on your own, not in a healthcare facility
- You must be willing to tell your doctor about joining the study
- You cannot already follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
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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