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.
Official Title
Conditions
– Obesity
Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Natural History, Cross-Sectional, Defined Population, Prospective Study
Further Details
Study Start
Eligibility & Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years – 50 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both Accepts Healthy VolunteersCriteria 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.
Total Enrolment
192
Contact Details
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