Scientists probe Gut's role in obesity: new study reveals how foregut may misfire
NCT ID NCT02537314
First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how the upper part of the gut (foregut) senses nutrients and controls metabolism in 27 lean and obese adults. Researchers measured hormone and sugar levels after feeding through a tube to understand if faulty gut signals contribute to obesity. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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