Quantification of Human Adipogenesis

NCT01257997 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2018-01-29

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This pilot study is using a novel technology to measure the rate of turnover of new fat cells. Analysis of volunteer samples is ongoing, however the study is currently not enrolling new volunteers.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water

Stable isotope 15N-thymidine, infused IV (15mg/hour) for 72 hours (phase 1 pilot). Stable isotope 2H-water, ingested by mouth once per day for 3 days (phase 1 pilot) or 28 days (phase 2 pilot).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Matthew L Steinhauser, MD · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
49 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-12-31
Primary Completion
2016-12-31
Completion
2017-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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