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Effects of 12-Week Balanced Diet on Body Composition & Metabolic Parameters in Twins

NCT07362550 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-01-23

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Summary

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

  • Healthy Adults

Interventions

OTHER

Balanced Diet

12-week culturally adapted WHO-aligned balanced diet emphasizing whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. Macronutrient composition: 45-65% carbohydrates, 20-35% fats, 10-20% protein. Individualized based on basal metabolic rate (BMR) and physical activity. Weekly counseling and monitoring through dietary recalls and photographic diaries. This intervention aims to assess the effects of a balanced diet on body composition and metabolic parameters in monozygotic and dizygotic twins.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Qaisar Raza, Ph.D · UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, LHR.

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-17
Primary Completion
2026-04-19
Completion
2026-04-25

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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