CompletedNot Applicable

Energy Metabolism and Cost of Physical Activities Using Whole Body Calorimeter

Singapore20 participantsStarted 2014-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to assess energy regulation of overfeeding and performing common household activities in young Chinese males using whole-body room calorimetry up to 10 hours.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 39 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male * Ethnic Chinese * Age between 21 to 39 years * Body mass 60 to 70 kg * Body height 165 to 175 cm * Normal resting blood pressure \~120/80 mmHg * Normal fasting blood glucose level \<5.5 mmol/L * Do not train for or partake in competitive sports * Do not have any major diseases * Not on any prescribed medication * Willing and able to consume all test meals * Not allergic to any food ingredient found in all test meals

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

measuring energy cost of domestic physical activities using whole body calorimeter

Timeframe: 0 to 20 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02594618

SponsorSingapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-04

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