Breakfast showdown: High-Fat vs. High-Carb – which worsens blood fats?
NCT ID NCT07313787
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looks at how eating a high-fat or high-carb breakfast changes fat levels in the blood over 8 hours. Researchers will compare results among people with conditions like diabetes, fatty liver, or kidney disease, as well as healthy volunteers. Participants will have two overnight clinic stays, blood draws, and body composition tests to understand these effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-carb or high-fat breakfast meals
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help tailor dietary advice for people with conditions like diabetes or kidney disease to better manage blood fat levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and no direct health benefit is guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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