Molecular, Cellular, and Genetic Characterization of Human Adipose Tissue and Its Role in Metabolism
Recruiting
Observational Study
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) Physiology
Phenotyping
Brown Adipocytes
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background:
The body uses energy from calories for basic functions like breathing and digesting food. Over time, when a person eats more calories than they burn, they may become overweight or obese. Obesity is a major health concern. Researchers want to look at fat and muscle tissue to learn more about metabolism. That is how the body uses food and other nutrients for normal function and energy. …
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR SUBJECTS UNDERGOING SURGERY (COHORT 1)
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Male or female
* Any ethnicity
* 18 years or older
* Subject undergoing planned, clinically-indicated surgical procedure at the NIH Clinical Center in which tissue will be accessible and available for c…
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