The Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting
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Interventional Study
Normal and Overweight Individuals at High-risk of Diabetes
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
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About This Trial
Caloric restriction has beneficial metabolic effects in humans including weight loss and improvement in blood pressure and lipid levels. Intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular alternative to caloric restriction as it does not require daily adherence to a dietary protocol, but whether the benefits of fasting protocols are dependent on weight loss is not known. In this study, the investigator…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Men and women, ages 21-45 years
2. BMI of at least 21 kg/m2 and up to and including BMI of 29 kg/m2
3. Normal thyroid function
4. Regular menses (women)
5. At least one first-degree relative with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and/or history of gestational diabetes
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