Kisspeptin's secret role in metabolism revealed?
NCT ID NCT04958109
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how the hormone kisspeptin affects the body's response to sugar. Sixteen healthy adults received either kisspeptin or a placebo during an oral glucose tolerance test. Researchers measured changes in insulin sensitivity to better understand kisspeptin's role in metabolism.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- kisspeptin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain how kisspeptin influences metabolism and insulin release, potentially pointing toward new treatments for metabolic diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with metabolic conditions. The effects of kisspeptin on glucose metabolism are still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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