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|Videos|October 28, 2020
Weight loss clinical trials: Facts & Trends – Key pointers for designing and managing your next study
Author(s)Vedic Lifesciences
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Planning a Clinical Study to support a Weight loss claim?
Welcome to our video series on clinical trials for dietary supplements and functional foods!
Welcome to our video series on clinical trials for dietary supplements and functional foods!
Designing and conducting any human study can be a challenge. Although we agree that no size fits all, there are definitely some do’s and don’ts that need to be considered for weight management trials. Let’s hear from our clinical research expert, Maria Fernandez, Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut on some pointers while planning your next weight loss study
For any questions or doubts regarding your weight management clinical study design and conduct,
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