Can a local twist on the mediterranean diet help obese women shed pounds?
NCT ID NCT07461870
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet adapted to use local Indonesian foods can help obese women lose weight and improve health markers like inflammation and gut bacteria. Fifty-four women will follow either this diet or a standard low-calorie diet for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in body composition, blood markers, and gut microbiota.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mediterranean diet adapted to local Indonesian foods
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a culturally adapted Mediterranean diet helps with weight loss and reduces inflammation in obese individuals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants, all women, so results may not apply broadly. Dietary compliance and short duration (4 weeks) limit conclusions.
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Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 10430, Indonesia