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Molecular, Cellular, and Genetic Characterization of Human Adipose Tissue and Its Role in Metabolism
Led by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · Updated on 2026-05-12
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
553 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Background: The body uses energy from calories for basic functions like breathing and digesting food. Over time, when a person eats more calories than they burn, they may become overweight or obese. Obesity is a major health concern. Researchers want to look at fat and muscle tissue to learn more about metabolism. That is how the body uses food and other nutrients for normal function and energy. This research may help to develop new treatments for obesity and related diseases. Objective: To learn more about the role of fat and muscle in metabolism, particularly how fat and muscle store and use energy. Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older who have a planned surgery at NIH in which tissue can be collected by the surgeon. Design: Participants will be screened by their regular NIH doctor. Then researchers will contact them about this study. Participants will not have to make extra visits to NIH for this study. Researchers will collect samples during the participant s surgery. These will be fat tissue and skeletal muscle tissue. Muscle tissue will only be taken from tissue that is going to be discarded. Collecting the tissue will not add any time or any extra incisions than what is required for the surgery. After surgery, blood will be drawn. Some participants will have this done in the pre-op or post-op room. Others will have this done during their hospital stay.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Molecular, Cellular, and Genetic Characterization of Human Adipose Tissue and Its Role in Metabolism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female
- Any ethnicity
- 18 years or older
- Scheduled for a planned, clinically-indicated surgical procedure at the NIH Clinical Center where tissue can be collected by the surgeon
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to provide consent
- Pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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Research Team
A
Ashley M Schmitz, C.R.N.P.
CONTACT
A
Aaron M Cypess, M.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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