Scientists investigate the Body's energy burn to predict weight changes

NCT ID NCT00687115

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study aims to understand why some people gain or lose weight more easily than others. Researchers will measure how the body's energy use changes during overeating and dieting in 83 healthy adults. Participants will stay in the hospital for 10 weeks, undergoing tests like metabolic chamber studies and body scans to track these changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIDDK, Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help create personalized weight management plans based on how an individual's body responds to changes in food intake.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase observational study focused on understanding mechanisms, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead to immediate practical applications.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Weight Gain Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.