Scientists probe body's weight 'set point' with fasting experiment

NCT ID NCT06309576

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how the body fights to keep its weight stable. Researchers will have 12 people—some with low body weight and some with obesity—fast for 2 days and then eat freely for 2 days while staying in special metabolic chambers. The goal is to measure how much the body compensates to prevent weight loss, helping to understand weight regulation better.

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  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

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    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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