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Extreme Morphology and Metabolic Health
Sponsor: University of Bath
Summary
Researchers at the University of Bath are investigating the metabolism of individuals with extreme body size, including those with skeletal dysplasia (commonly known as dwarfism), to manage health risks such as heart disease. By better understanding how body size could change how the body processes food, or how being bigger or smaller may influence eating habits, healthy living guidelines to tackle issues such as obesity and overweight in these populations can be improved. With help from expertise in the psychology field, this research will also investigate whether the mental health of these individuals has been affected by their size. On the whole, this study will involve one 24-hour visit to a research laboratory at the University of Bath, followed by a 2-week monitoring period to capture 'normal' physical activity and eating routines.
Official title: Establishing the Metabolic and Nutritional Requirements of Individuals With Extreme Body Morphology
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2023-06-17
Completion Date
2035-09-28
Last Updated
2025-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Locations (1)
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom