Can a Low-Carb diet tame insulin and testosterone in overweight women?
NCT ID NCT06998238
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a Mediterranean-style low-carb diet that reduces calories can lower insulin and testosterone levels in overweight or obese women with insulin resistance. Eight premenopausal women aged 21-45 will follow the diet to lose about 5% of their body weight. Researchers will measure changes in fasting hormones and insulin sensitivity to understand how weight loss affects these factors.
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University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mediterranean-based, carbohydrate-restricted, calorie-reduced diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could clarify how weight loss affects insulin and testosterone levels in women with insulin resistance.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to the broader population.
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