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Study explores link between diet and inflammation in obesity

NCT ID NCT02367287

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study examined how diet influences inflammation and metabolism in 393 healthy and obese adults. Researchers measured immune cells, hormones, and other markers after participants ate a high-fat meal. The goal was to better understand the complex interactions between diet, body weight, and inflammation that may contribute to chronic diseases.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

393 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2015

Finished

Jul 2019

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Healthy people in the general population

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 y * Male or female * Body Mass Index 18.5-45.0 kg/m2 (Normal to obese) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women * Known allergy to egg-white protein * Systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg measured on three separate occasions * Diagnosed active chronic diseases for which the individual is currently taking daily medication, including but not limited to: * Diabetes mellitus * Cardiovascular disease * Cancer * Gastrointestinal disorders * Kidney disease * Liver disease * Bleeding disorders * Asthma * Autoimmune disorders * Hypertension * Osteoporosis * Recent minor surgery (within 4 wk) or major surgery (within 16 wk) * Recent antibiotic therapy (within 4 wk) * Recent hospitalization (within 4 wk) * Use of prescription medications at the time of the study that directly affect endpoints of interest (e.g. hyperlipidemia, glycemic control, steroids, statins, anti-inflammatory agents, and over-the-counter weight loss aids)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Inflammation Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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