China launches nationwide study to measure daily energy burn in healthy people

NCT ID NCT07178054

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will measure total energy expenditure in 240 healthy Chinese children and adults using the gold-standard doubly labelled water method. Researchers will also collect data on body measurements, blood tests, physical activity, and gut bacteria. The goal is to provide accurate, population-specific data to improve dietary recommendations and obesity prevention strategies in China.

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 study could provide accurate data to update China's dietary guidelines and help design better public health strategies for obesity prevention.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy or intervention, so it cannot lead to a new drug or cure.

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  • Qingdao Center Hospital of Rehabilitation University

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    Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China

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  • Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology,Chinese Academy of Sciences

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China

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  • Tacheng Prefecture People's Hospital

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    Tacheng, Xinjiang, 834700, China

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  • The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University

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    Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010050, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

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    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University

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    Haikou, Hainan, 570102, China

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  • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110032, China

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