Fasting Insulin and HOMA-IR by Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity, BMI, and PCOS Diagnosis

Launched by LILLI HEALTH · Jul 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different factors like age, sex, race, body weight (BMI), and having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affect levels of insulin in the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar, and understanding these relationships can help us learn more about conditions like insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Researchers are particularly interested in how these factors may change insulin levels and overall metabolic health.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old, and both men and women are welcome to join. The trial seeks individuals from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, and they are looking for participants with a wide range of body weights, including those with and without a diagnosis of PCOS. If you join, you can expect to provide information about your health and undergo some tests related to insulin levels. This study is still recruiting participants, so if you're interested, it could be a great opportunity to contribute to important research that may improve understanding of insulin-related health issues.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: Participants aged 18+ years.
• • Sex: Both males and females.
• • Race/Ethnicity: Participants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
• • BMI: Participants with a range of body mass index (BMI) values
• • PCOS Diagnosis: Participants with and without a confirmed diagnosis PCOS based on established diagnostic criteria.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age: Participants below 18 years
• • Sex: None. Both males and females are included.
• • Race/Ethnicity: None. Participants from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are included.
• • Endocrine Disorders: Participants with other endocrine disorders affecting insulin levels, such an insulin secreting tumor.