Scientists test how long obese and lean men can go without water
NCT ID NCT01224704
Summary
This study aimed to understand if lean and obese people feel thirst and handle water deprivation differently. Researchers compared 75 healthy lean and obese men during a 13-day hospital stay, which included a 24-hour period without water. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about how body fat might affect the body's water balance and thirst signals.
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NIDDK, Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States
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