Study tiny vesicles and how they affect insulin
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how very small particles in the body (“extracellular vesicles”) relate to insulin action and how the body handles sugar. It may help researchers understand why some people have better or worse insulin responses.
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Who can take part
- You must have a certain body weight range (based on BMI).
- You must be “metabolically healthy” or meet a specific set of blood-sugar and liver-fat criteria.
- You must not have a history of diabetes.
- You must not have liver disease (other than non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) or any serious illness.
- You must not drink alcohol heavily each week.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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