Understanding metabolic health in severe obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study examines how the body processes food and energy in people with severe obesity (BMI of 60 or higher). Participants will eat prepared meals and undergo various tests to help researchers understand metabolic health and develop better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- Your BMI is 60 kg/m² or higher (a measure of weight relative to height)
- You are willing to eat pre-prepared meals provided by the study
- You agree to blood tests, imaging scans, and tissue samples that may be stored for future research
- You can commit to following all study procedures and visits
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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