Pennington Biomedical Research Center

This study aimed to see if a virtual weight control program (WW) could help adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity lower their blood sugar levels. Participants would have used the WW program for 12 months. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results a…

This study looks at how children aged 1-3 absorb iron from special nutrient supplements. Researchers will compare 15 healthy kids with 15 who are undernourished. The goal is to learn more about iron absorption to help fight malnutrition.

This study looks at how exercise might stop colorectal cancer from returning in people who have already finished treatment. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers like inflammation and insulin resistance in 60 participants. The goal is to understand the biological proc…

This pilot study looks at why military personnel often have low iron levels during training. Six physically active adults will receive either erythropoietin or a placebo and then do a 90-minute loaded march. The goal is to find the best way to measure iron absorption after exerci…