Understanding how different meals affect metabolism

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 metabolic flexibility, which is the body's ability to switch energy sources in response to different meals. Participants will consume standardized meals with varying macronutrient compositions, and their metabolic responses will be assessed through blood samples and dietary questionnaires. The study aims to provide insights into how these responses relate to metabolic health, particularly in young adults. Participants will be monitored weekly for one month to gather comprehensive data on their metabolic responses.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* be over 18 years of age and under 30 years of age;
* without active drug addictions: smoking, alcoholism, and/or drug addiction;
* in female subjects: regular menstrual cycles;
* give written consent for their inclusion in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* subjects with any pathology that requires medication or special treatment, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, polycystic ovary syn-drome, autoimmune, thyroid, kidney, neurological diseases, and cancer;
* pregnant or lactating women;
* subjects with problems with chewing, salivation, and swallowing.

Elimination criteria:

* subjects who only have samples (blood and calorimetry) from one study period (fasting or postprandial);
* subjects who only have samples (blood and calorimetry) of a metabolic challenge;
* subjects who have an infection at the scheduled appointment;
* subjects who withdraw their informed consent

Where it's running

• Berenice Palacios-Gonzalez
  Mexico City, Mexico Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Berenice Palacios-Gonzalez, PhD — National Institute of Genomic Medicine
• Study coordinator: Berenice Palacios-Gonzalez, PhD
• Email: bpalacios@inmegen.gob.mx
• Phone: 5553501900

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.