Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 21 and 50 years old
- People with a BMI between 25 and 30
- People who are able to have their height, weight, waist, hip circumference, and body composition measured during the study
- People who are able to provide saliva samples
- People who are able to provide a phone number and email address so study investigators can make contact for study-related matters
- People who are able to increase the amount of fibre in their diet to a recommended level, following provided instructions
- People who are able to keep a food record of everything eaten and drunk (including supplements) on one weekday and one weekend day each week, using an online survey
- People who are able to provide 10 stool samples over the 11-week study period
- People whose weight has been stable (within plus or minus 3% of their usual body weight) for the past two months
- People who are able to complete an online survey about their recent fibre intake to help determine eligibility
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker
- People who have an untreated thyroid condition
- People who have taken antibiotics (by mouth, injection into a vein, or injection into a muscle) within the last 4 months
- People who have an acute (sudden and active) illness at the time of enrolling in the study
- People who have an ongoing, unresolved chronic condition affecting the lungs, heart, digestive system, liver, or kidneys that requires medical management or medication
- People who have any condition involving a weakened immune system, including HIV
- People who have an untreated gastrointestinal disorder or disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, indeterminate colitis, moderate-to-severe irritable bowel syndrome, persistent infectious gastroenteritis or gastritis, persistent or chronic diarrhoea of unknown cause, recurring Clostridium difficile infection, or chronic constipation
- People who have previously had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
- People whose diet has changed significantly in the past month, such as cutting out or greatly increasing a major food group
- People with a recent history of drinking more than 5 alcoholic drinks per day on a regular basis
- People who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Body weight changes; Body fat percentage changes
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 7 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.