Exosome release after a meal in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body releases tiny particles called exosomes from the upper arm after a meal, specifically in women with obesity. It helps researchers understand how fat tissue responds to eating.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who is still having regular periods (premenopausal).
- You are not taking certain medications that affect blood flow or fat metabolism (like statins, beta-blockers, high-dose fish oil, or diabetes pills).
- You do not have diabetes or a history of heart disease.
- You are not allergic to lidocaine (a numbing medicine).
- You are not pregnant.
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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