Exploring how coffee affects metabolic rate
Official title: Variation in the Impact of Coffee on the Metabolic Rate
Run by Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences · NCT06432504 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how drinking coffee affects metabolism in healthy adults by looking at different doses of caffeine and how factors like age and body type play a role.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shenzhen, Guangdong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06432504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-40 who do not have any metabolic or digestive diseases.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent surgeries, long-term medication needs, or metabolic diseases will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates how coffee consumption influences metabolic rate in healthy adults, focusing on variations based on age, sex, body composition, and habitual coffee intake. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive different doses of caffeine and undergo metabolic measurements before and after consumption. The study will also analyze genetic factors by collecting blood samples for SNP analysis. Participants must refrain from strenuous exercise prior to the experiment to ensure accurate results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how coffee consumption affects metabolism, potentially guiding dietary recommendations.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on caffeine and metabolism exist, this specific investigation into individual variations based on genetic and demographic factors is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adults 18-40 years old Exclusion Criteria: Those who have undergone surgery in the past 6 months. People are requiring long-term medication. People have metabolic diseases, like diabetes, hypoglycemia, gout, osteoporosis, etc. People have digestive diseases, like gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, etc. Those who have recently lost weight for various medical reasons ( like cancer, etc.). People are suffering from infectious diseases ( like HIV, etc.). People have blood phobia, pathological hypo or hyper tension. People with impaired glucose tolerance. Those who are afflicted with claustrophobia.
Where it's running
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Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: John R Speakman, PhD
- Email: j.speakman@abdn.ac.uk
- Phone: 13466654659
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.