Feasibility of Adipose Tissue Triglyceride (TG) Labelling in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy (FPLD)

Recruiting Observational Study
Lipodystrophy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
14 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: People with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD) do not store fat in the body normally. This can lead to serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. To learn more about FPLD, researchers want to compare the fat tissue in people with this disease to the fat tissue of healthy people. Objective: To collect and analyze samples of fat tissue in people with and without FPLD. E…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Common inclusion criteria (FPLD and Controls): In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 2. Age \>= 18 …
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Megan S Startzell, R.N.

(301) 402-6371

megan.startzell@nih.gov

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Rebecca J Brown, M.D.

(301) 594-0609

brownrebecca@mail.nih.gov

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