Muscle Loss and Obesity: Understanding Risk Factors
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study examines how muscle loss (sarcopenia) relates to obesity in adults seeking weight-loss treatment. Researchers will assess your muscle strength and physical function to identify risk factors, which could help improve future obesity care.
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Who can take part
- BMI (body mass index) of 27.5 or higher
- Able to understand the study and consent to participate
- Able to complete simple physical tests (handgrip strength and standing from a chair)
- Not currently pregnant
- No previous weight-loss surgery
- Not currently taking obesity medications like GLP-1 drugs, phentermine, naltrexone-bupropion, or orlistat
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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