How paracetamol affects gut hormones and blood sugar
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how paracetamol, a common painkiller, affects the release of gut hormones, sugar absorption from food, and blood sugar levels in healthy people. By participating, you'll help researchers understand more about how this everyday medicine influences your body's response to meals.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must not have diabetes (your fasting blood sugar should be below 7.0 mmol/L).
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 20 and 25.
- You must not have any significant stomach or gut problems, or have had gut surgery (except appendix removal).
- You must not have taken paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, or similar painkillers in the last week.
- You must be willing to pause certain medications for 12 hours before the study.
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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