Pennington Biomedical Research Center

This study looks at whether a 12-week structured diet and exercise plan can help adults aged 50 and older with obesity and insulin resistance lose fat and improve muscle function. Participants will receive all meals and exercise three times a week under supervision. The goal is t…

This study will enroll 20 adults with severe obesity who are scheduled for metabolic (weight-loss) surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to use either a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or standard finger-stick testing to track their blood sugar before and after surgery…

This study looks at whether eating a small handful of almonds 30 minutes before a meal can help control blood sugar in adults with early signs of prediabetes. Researchers will measure blood sugar changes after a test meal, both with and without almonds, to see if there is a benef…

This study will examine how people with extreme obesity (BMI of 60 or higher) burn energy and fat. Ten participants will spend 23 hours in a metabolic chamber and drink special water to track their energy use over two weeks. The goal is to better understand metabolism in this gro…

This study looks at whether showing people personalized 3D body avatars of their potential weight loss changes how satisfied and committed they feel compared to just seeing numbers on a scale. About 250 adults who want to lose weight will take a one-time online survey. Researcher…

This study will enroll 20 adults with severe obesity who are scheduled for weight-loss surgery. Researchers want to see if advanced tools like MRI and 3D body scans give a clearer picture of health changes than just measuring weight or waist size. Participants will be followed fo…