How Obesity Affects the Body Over Time
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This research study examines how excess weight impacts your body's health and function, both in the short term and long term. Researchers want to understand the physical changes that happen with obesity and how your body responds.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 40 years old
- You are male or a woman who has not gone through menopause
- Your BMI (body mass index, a measure of weight relative to height) is between 30.0 and 39.9, or possibly up to 41.9 if you are very short
- You have not been physically active or trained for exercise regularly
- Your weight has been stable (not changing significantly) for at least the past 2 months
- You can provide medical records or photos showing your weight as a child (ages 10–17)
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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