Weight loss and metabolism during a low-calorie diet
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your body changes when you follow a low-calorie diet, focusing on how much weight you lose and how your metabolism adapts. It may help you understand your body's response to dieting.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are overweight or have obesity.
- You are willing to follow a diet plan and come to study visits.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a metabolic or endocrine condition that affects your metabolism.
- You are not taking medications that can change your metabolism or body composition.
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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