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Official title Ketogenic Diets for Weight Loss Maintenance: Impact on Energy Expenditure and Appetite in Individuals With Obesity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06736028
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether a Ketogenic Diet (KD) can increase Total Energy Expenditure (TEE), while benefiting appetite, during weight loss maintenance in reduced-obese individuals.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- BMI 30-45 kg/m2
- Both men and women
- Age between 18-65 years
- Sedentary to moderately active (\<2 h/wk of moderate, structured, intentional, exercise)
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Daily use of tobacco (\>1 pk/wk)
- Change in weight greater than 5 lb in the previous 3 months
- Cognitive impairment
- Previous bariatric surgery
- History of eating disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- BMI 30-45 kg/m2
- Both men and women
- Age between 18-65 years
- Sedentary to moderately active (\<2 h/wk of moderate, structured, intentional, exercise)
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Daily use of tobacco (\>1 pk/wk)
- Change in weight greater than 5 lb in the previous 3 months
- Cognitive impairment
- Previous bariatric surgery
- History of eating disorder
- Presence of any condition (e.g. DM2, PCOS, inflammatory disease, untreated thyroid disease, fluid overload states such as chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or cirrhosis)
- Use of any medication (e.g., glucocorticoid, GLP-1 analogues, hormone replacement therapy) deemed to interfere with study outcomes.
- Pre-menopausal women will need to have a regular menstrual cycle (28+/-2 days) or be on hormonal contraceptives
- Fasting glucose plasma concentration \>125 mg/dl and/or HbA1c \> 6.4%
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.