How the body burns energy after a meal
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how different people's bodies burn calories after eating a standardized meal. It may help researchers understand why some people burn more energy than others after eating.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- Your weight must have been stable (within about 2 kg or 4-5 pounds) for the past 3 months.
- You should be generally healthy.
- You must be able to fast and stay at rest during the measurements.
- If you have diabetes and are on insulin, you cannot participate.
- You cannot take certain medications that affect metabolism (like GLP-1 receptor agonists or systemic corticosteroids).
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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