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Official title The Meta-SHIFT Study: How Metabolic Shift Shapes Human Immunometabolism - a Fasting Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07527208
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- During fasting, the body shifts from using carbohydrates to relying more on fat as its main source of energy. This process is known as the 'metabolic shift'.
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 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Apparently healthy
- Age 18-40y at the time of recruitment
- BMI ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 24.9 kg/m2
- Willing to participate in all study activities during the 3-day intervention
- Signed informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed with any chronic medical condition that can interfere with the study outcome (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus type...
- Bleeding disorder (e.g., Hemophilia A/B, Von Willebrand Disease, or low platelets), current anemia or current use of blood thinners or anticoagulants...
- Any acute or chronic infection disease or fever in the past month
- Antibiotic use in the past 2 months
- Use of any prescribed medications (incl. GLP-1 agonists), except for contraceptives
- Usage of recreational drugs in the last three months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Apparently healthy
- Age 18-40y at the time of recruitment
- BMI ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 24.9 kg/m2
- Willing to participate in all study activities during the 3-day intervention
- Signed informed consent
- Diagnosed with any chronic medical condition that can interfere with the study outcome (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2, liver disease, pulmonary disease, renal disease, inflammatory...
- Bleeding disorder (e.g., Hemophilia A/B, Von Willebrand Disease, or low platelets), current anemia or current use of blood thinners or anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, heparin)
- Any acute or chronic infection disease or fever in the past month
- Antibiotic use in the past 2 months
- Use of any prescribed medications (incl. GLP-1 agonists), except for contraceptives
- Usage of recreational drugs in the last three months
- Unstable body weight (weight gain or loss \>5% of total BW in the past three months)
- Following any restrictive diet within one month of starting the study (for example a ketogenic diet or weight loss diet)
- Fasted for 16 hours or longer in the past week
- History of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder)
- Allergic to one or more components of the standardized meal and/or shake (i.e., milk, wheat, and soy)
- Average alcohol intake that exceeds 1 consumption/day or 7 consumptions/week over the past month
- Tobacco smoker or regular use of nicotine products
- Donated or intend to donate blood from 2 months before the study until the end of the study
- Being pregnant or lactating
- Participation in another biomedical study during this study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ithaca, New York, 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 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ithaca, New York, 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.