Plain-English translation of NCT05912348 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand what happens to your body when your daily routine suddenly changes — specifically when you move less and drink more sugary beverages. This 10-day study will randomly assign you to one of four groups: low activity with sugary drinks, low activity without sugary drinks, maintaining your normal routine, or high activity with sugary drinks. Scientists will measure changes in your insulin levels, blood sugar, and body composition to see how quickly these lifestyle changes can affect your metabolic health.
Many young adults gradually become less active and eat differently as they transition from college to working life, which can lead to weight gain and metabolic problems. This study is designed to understand exactly how quickly and how severely these lifestyle changes affect your body's ability to control blood sugar and manage insulin — knowledge that could help prevent obesity and related diseases.
You will visit the research facility for baseline testing (likely including blood draws, fitness tests, and body measurements). Then you'll be randomly assigned to one of four groups for 10 days, during which you'll track your daily steps and, depending on your group, consume a specific amount of sugary beverages. You'll return for follow-up testing at the end of the 10 days to measure how your body has changed. The entire study will take about 2–3 weeks from start to finish.
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