Understanding Physical and Behavioral Traits in Overweight and Obese Adults
This observational study aims to understand the physical and behavioral characteristics (phenotype) of adults who are overweight or obese. Researchers will look at hormones, metabolism, food preferences, fitness levels, sleep patterns, and thought processes in people across different weight categories. They will also collect genetic material to study how internal codes might influence body weight. The goal is to better understand the factors that impact weight loss and regain. You may be eligible if you are an adult (18-100 years old) who is healthy and falls into the normal weight, overweight, or obese categories. This study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.
- Study design
- This is an observational study planning to enroll 2000 participants. It is not a treatment study but aims to describe characteristics of different weight groups.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo a physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood and urine tests, and will be asked to record their food intake for 7 days. Menstruating women will also have metabolic studies.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoint, measuring physical and behavioral traits, is assessed at two weeks.
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Physical and Behavioral Traits of Overweight and Obese Adults
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Ranganath Muniyappa, M.D. · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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What this trial measures
- Phenotype (physical and behavioral traits) of overweight and obese peopleTwo weeks
The aim of this study is to extensively phenotype subjects with varying degrees of obesity, as well as those with rare adipose disorders such as multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung s disease), Dercums disease (adiposis dolorosa) and lipedema; to assess their hormonal, metabolic, cognitive and behavioral traits.