Metabolism Study in Women During and After Menopause
Thermogenenic Responses to Fasting and Overfeeding in Women
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 56 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for women to understand how menopause affects weight gain. Participants will fast for 24 hours and then eat extra calories to see how their bodies respond.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman aged 18-45 years and have regular menstrual cycles.
- I have not had a period for at least 12 months and have a FSH level of 50 or higher.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a body mass index over 30.
- I have diabetes.
- I have thyroid problems.
- I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- I use estrogen-based hormonal therapy or have had surgical menopause.
- I use hormonal contraceptives or am pregnant or breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study plans to learn more about why menopause increases the risk of weight gain. During and after menopause, women are prone to increased weight gain. The weight gained is primarily body fat, particularly visceral or abdominal body fat. The excess gain in abdominal fat during menopause increases the risk of chronic metabolic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. The increase in weight …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria for premenopausal women
* Age 18-45 years.
* Regular menses (no missed cycles in the previous year; cycle length 25-35 d).
Inclusion criteria for postmenopausal women
* No menses for at least 12 months
* Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) ≥50 mIU/ml.
* Women who are within 2 …
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