The influence of gender and the oral contraception pill on acute protein induced thermogenesis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; The effect of sex hormones on postprandial metabolism; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000507189
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Jennifer Miles-Chan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-28
• Study Completion: 2020-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Provision of informed consent
Adults aged 18-40 years
BMI 18.5 - 27.0
Self reported healthy
For female participants OCP+, regular (>3 months) of a combined oral contraceptive pill, as per manufacturers instructions i.e. with regular withdrawl bleeding.
For female participants OCP-, no hormonal method of contraceptive used for at least 3 months, with regular menses.

Exclusion Criteria

History of chronic disease, or endocrine disorder (both males and females)
Breast feeding, pregnancy or history of menstrual disorder (females)
Use of any medication during the last 3 months (other than the combined oral contraceptive pill for OCP+ women)
Allergy or adverse reaction to paracetamol
Vegetarian
Claustrophobia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified