Twins study on diet, weight, and environment
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your genes and daily diet affect your body weight. If you are a twin between 20 and 45 and willing to try different eating patterns, you can help scientists understand weight gain risk.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 45 years old
- You are part of the Washington State Twin Registry
- You are willing to follow a special diet for one week and be overfed or underfed as part of the study
- Your eating habits are different from your twin's
- You do not have serious health problems like diabetes or gallbladder disease
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or going through menopause
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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