Pistachio snack trial for young adults with overweight
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating pistachios affects blood sugar and appetite after meals in young adults with overweight or obesity. Participants will eat pistachio snacks or a refined-carb snack and have blood tests to compare the effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- Your BMI is 25 or higher
- Your weight has been steady (no big changes) in the last 3 months
- You are generally healthy and not taking medicines that affect blood sugar or appetite
- You are willing to eat pistachios and other study foods, and fast for 10-12 hours before test visits
- You do not have diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or certain digestive conditions
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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