Stomach speed may hold clues to obesity and diabetes risk
NCT ID NCT07188571
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed observational study looked at how quickly food leaves the stomach (gastric emptying) in 163 people with simple obesity. Researchers used a special scan to measure stomach emptying time and checked how it relates to blood sugar and fat levels. The goal is to better understand the link between stomach function and metabolic problems like type 2 diabetes. No treatment was given; the study only analyzed existing medical data.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how stomach emptying affects metabolism in obesity, potentially improving risk assessment and weight-loss strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at existing data and does not test any new drug or intervention, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ren Ji Hospital
Shanghai, Pudong New Area, China
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