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FFA Metabolism in Different Types of Human Obesity

This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
(NOT A CLINICAL TRIAL)
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00068900
First received: September 10, 2003
Last updated: January 12, 2010
Last verified: January 2010
History of Changes
  Purpose

We will give intravenous fat molecules to help us understand how the fat that is released from peoples fat cells is used. This will be done when people are eating, not eating and walking.


Condition
Obesity

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: FFA Metabolism in Different Types of Human Obesity

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Obesity
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK):

Estimated Enrollment: 192
Study Start Date: November 2003
Estimated Study Completion Date: February 2004
Estimated Primary Completion Date: January 2004 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 50 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: BMI 28-36 -upper body obesity and lower body obesity non-obese BMI 19-24. Females premenopausal. Must be a non-smoker.

Exclusion Criteria: BP> 160/95 on HTN meds, known systemic illness. Medications that affect fat metabolism. We do no cover travel expenses. Known heart and vascular disease.

  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00068900

Locations
United States, Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00068900     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: FFAMET - dk40484 (withdrawn)
Study First Received: September 10, 2003
Last Updated: January 12, 2010
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Obesity
Overnutrition
Nutrition Disorders
 Overweight
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013