Status:
COMPLETED
Insulin Resistance in Severely Obese Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Brief Summary
This study aims to understand the biological processes that link obesity to diseases including insulin resistance and diabetes. Our approach involves studying the health of patient undergoing weight l...
Detailed Description
Severe obesity affects 4.7% of the U.S. population. A significant number of these individuals suffer from impaired glucose tolerance and type II diabetes due to insulin resistance (IR). Although it is...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Enrolled in weight treatment program at Emory Bariatrics
Exclusion
- Male Smoker
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00275223
Start Date
September 1 2004
Last Update
March 18 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322