Fat Cell Function in Obesity and Metabolism Study
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how a type of immune cell (macrophage) in fat tissue processes lipids, and how that affects metabolism in people with different body weights. It may help us understand why some people with obesity develop diabetes and fatty liver while others do not.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your weight has been stable and you have not been exercising regularly before the study.
- You do not use tobacco, drink too much alcohol, or take supplements/medications that affect blood sugar or fat metabolism (except some diabetes drugs for a specific group).
- You have no serious health problems like advanced kidney disease or cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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