Insulin effects on blood vessels in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how insulin affects blood vessels in people with obesity compared to healthy weight adults. It may help understand why obesity increases heart disease risk.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- If you have obesity, your body mass index (BMI) must be between 30 and 45, and you must have insulin resistance (a condition where your body doesn't use insulin well).
- If you are a healthy weight, your BMI must be between 18 and 25, and you must not have insulin resistance.
- You cannot have diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, heart disease, or nerve problems.
- You cannot be pregnant, breastfeeding, a smoker, or taking weight-loss medications.
- You must not have any metal implants that are not safe for MRI scans, and you must not be claustrophobic.
Quick eligibility check
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