Can a Plant-Based protein switch reshape your metabolism?
NCT ID NCT04236518
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates how replacing animal proteins with plant proteins in the diet influences metabolism. Adults with early signs of metabolic syndrome (like high triglycerides or slightly elevated blood pressure) will follow a controlled diet for four weeks, either predominantly animal or plant protein. At the end, they'll consume a high-fat, high-sugar meal, and blood and urine samples will be analyzed to see how their bodies respond. The goal is to understand the metabolic changes that might come from eating more plant-based proteins.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Controlled diets with predominantly animal or plant protein sources
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain how shifting from animal to plant proteins affects metabolism, potentially guiding dietary advice for people at risk of metabolic syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, exploratory study (53 participants) that measures metabolic markers, not long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone, and the diets are highly controlled, which may not reflect real-world eating habits.
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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 de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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