CompletedNot Applicable

Acute Metabolic Effects of Carbohydrate Restriction at Varying Energy Levels

United Kingdom12 participantsStarted 2019-11-05

Plain-language summary

This study investigates how different low-carbohydrate diets affect metabolism and hunger in overweight adults. We will measure metabolic rates and blood metabolites.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * stable weight within ±3 kg over the past three months * no significant medical history. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * breastfeeding, * using medications that could affect the study's outcomes * high intake of caffeine and alcohol * existing eating or psychiatric disorders * adherence to strict dietary regimens like veganism * high BMI resulting from significant muscle mass

What they're measuring

Biomarkers in blood Measured

Timeframe: 8 hours (fasting and post-meal)

Resting metabolic rate

Timeframe: 8 hours (fasting and post-meal)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06387940

SponsorUniversity of Surrey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-04-01

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