Muscle health and early heart risk study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your muscles might show early signs of future heart or blood sugar problems. You'll have a muscle check and follow some meal guidelines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 30 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35
- You have no diagnosed long-term illness (like diabetes or heart disease)
- You are not a regular smoker and are not pregnant
- You do not take daily medication for any chronic condition
- You can eat the meals provided by the study team and are not very athletic (less than 10 hours of exercise per week)
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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