Search / Trial NCT00001722

Fat Tissue Microperfusion to Measure Leptin Secretion and Its Relations With Fat Breakdown in Humans

Launched by EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (NICHD) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Obesity Sympathetic Nervous System Fat Tissue Metabolism Adipose Tissue Microdialysis Leptin Lipolysis Normal Volunteer

Description

The adipocyte hormone leptin serves as a humoral signal of energy stores, acting on central neuronal networks that regulate ingestive behavior and energy balance. The basis for the circadian rhythm and pulsatility of circulating leptin levels in the face of a relatively stable adipose mass is not known. We have already established the feasibility and validity of adipose tissue microperfusion in humans for measurements of leptin in adipose tissue interstitial fluid. The aim of this study now is to assess the specific aspects of the regulation of adipose tissue metabolism in situ. The hormon...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Healthy subjects ages 18 to 50 years.
  • Healthy volunteers studied as outpatients.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Minors (less than 18 years of age)
  • Subjects taking any medication on a regular basis.
  • Individuals with hepatic, renal, HPA axis or thyroid dysfunction.
  • Very lean individuals (defined as a body mass index less than 19).
  • Smokers.
  • Pregnant or lactating woman.
  • Individuals with allergies to teflon, polyethylene or skin tape.
  • Individuals with known allergy to isoproterenol.
  • Individuals unable to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, tea, and coffee for 18 hours prior and during the study.

About Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development (Nichd)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is a prominent research agency within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. NICHD supports a wide range of clinical trials and research initiatives aimed at understanding the complex biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence human development and health. By fostering innovative research and facilitating collaboration among scientists, healthcare professionals, and communities, NICHD plays a vital role in translating scientific discoveries into effective interventions and policies that enhance child health, reproductive health, and the prevention of diseases.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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