Hormone clues to obesity: study compares Men's body chemistry

NCT ID NCT03157778

First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026

Summary

This study measured levels of a hormone called pregnenolone and related compounds in the blood of 25 men—some with obesity and some at a healthy weight. Researchers wanted to see if a breakdown in the body's natural feedback loop might lead to overactivity of the endocannabinoid system, which is linked to obesity. The study did not test any treatment; it simply observed differences between the two groups.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Haut-Lévêque

    Pessac, 33600, France

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