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Effects of 12-Week Balanced Diet on Body Composition & Metabolic Parameters in Twins
Led by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan · Updated on 2026-01-23
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
14 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Twin study in Lahore will assess genetic vs. environmental effects on diet and metabolism. Over 12 weeks, monozygotic and dizygotic twins will follow a WHO-aligned balanced diet. Body composition, metabolic markers, and adherence will be measured. Monozygotic twins are expected to show greater similarity in response, clarifying personalized nutrition strategies in Pakistan.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of 12-Week Balanced Diet on Body Composition & Metabolic Parameters in Twins
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female twins aged 18-60 years
- Confirmed zygosity (monozygotic or dizygotic) based on a validated twin zygosity questionnaire
- Both twins willing to participate for the entire 12-week intervention period
- Free from chronic diseases requiring specialized diets such as type 1 diabetes or celiac disease
- Not currently enrolled in another dietary or lifestyle intervention study
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Use of lipid-lowering, glucose-lowering, or weight-loss medications in the past 3 months
- Major gastrointestinal disorders or conditions affecting nutrient absorption
- Unwillingness to follow individualized dietary counseling or complete study assessments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lhr.
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
M
Momina Azhar Mehmood, Postgraduate
CONTACT
Q
Qaisar Raza, Ph.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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