Diet-Induced Changes in GEnetic Material (NCT06252922)
A Pilot Study to Examine Metabolic Flexibility as a Mechanism for Diet- Induced Epigenetic Alterations in Male Gametes
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a pilot study in 10 men to test the hypothesis that perturbations in substrate flux and the circulating metabolic and pro-inflammatory milieus during a high-fat diet paradigm will modulate DNA methylation of genes in sperm associated with obesity and cardiometabolic dysfunction.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age range: 20 Years to 35 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (225) 763-2828
Email: Emily.Flanagan@pbrc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.