How Parents and Adult Children's Metabolism Compare
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study measures how fast your body burns calories at rest and compares it between parents and their adult children. Researchers want to understand if metabolism runs in families and what factors influence it.
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Who can take part
- You must be a biological parent (aged 40–60) or their adult child (aged 18+)
- You are generally healthy with no acute illness right now
- You have not been actively dieting or trying to lose weight recently
- You do not have thyroid disease or other metabolic disorders
- You can fast overnight and avoid caffeine and exercise before testing
- You are able to relax quietly for the metabolism measurement
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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