Can science unlock the secrets of the naturally lean?
NCT ID NCT03981432
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at what makes some women naturally lean without dieting or eating disorders. Researchers will compare eating habits, physical activity, body composition, and appetite responses in three groups: constitutionally lean women, normal-weight women, and women with anorexia nervosa. Participants will take part in lab sessions to measure how exercise and meals affect their appetite and food intake. The goal is to better understand the biological and behavioral profile of natural leanness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral interventions: rest with fixed meal and rest with ad libitum meal
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain why some people stay naturally lean without eating disorders, potentially guiding healthier approaches to weight management.
- What could go wrong
- The study is small and observational in nature, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test a treatment, so it won't directly change clinical care.
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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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Chu Clermont Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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