Pennington Biomedical Research Center

This study will enroll 20 severely obese adults scheduled for metabolic surgery. Half will use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and half will use standard finger-stick testing to track blood sugar. Researchers want to see if the CGM leads to steadier blood sugar levels and fewe…

This study looks at whether a 12-week structured diet and exercise plan can help adults aged 50 and older with obesity and insulin resistance lose fat and improve muscle function. Participants will receive all meals and exercise three times a week under supervision. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether eating a small handful of almonds (about 18 grams) 30 minutes before a meal can reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating. Researchers will test 25 adults with prediabetes, comparing blood sugar levels after meals with and without almonds. They also …

This study will measure how the body uses energy and burns fat in 10 people with extreme obesity (BMI of 60 or higher). Participants will spend 23 hours in a special metabolic chamber and drink a labeled water to track energy use over a week. The goal is to better understand meta…

This study looks at whether showing people personalized 3D body avatars of their potential weight loss changes how satisfied and committed they feel compared to just seeing numbers on a scale. About 250 adults who want to lose weight will take a one-time online survey. Researcher…