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

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Conditions studied: Healthy Adults

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07362550

Run by

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan

People needed

60

Starts

2026-01-17

Expected to finish

2026-04-25

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female twins aged 18-60 years.
• Confirmed zygosity (MZ or DZ) based on a validated twin zygosity questionnaire.
• Both twins willing to participate for the entire intervention period.
• Free from chronic diseases requiring specialized diets (e.g., type 1 diabetes, celiac disease).
• Not currently enrolled in another dietary or lifestyle intervention study.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lhr. — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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