Collection of Human Tissue Samples From the Neck Region for Characterization of Its Molecular and Biochemical Signatures (Human BAT)

AdventHealth Translational Research Institute

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Procedure: Adults presenting for surgery in the neck area

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02274805

TRIMD FH 644456

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of the study is to gather tissue (from the neck region), specimens (blood and urine) and medical record data from many patients and store them in one place so that scientists have the information they need to conduct research and learn about new ways to predict, identify and treat illness, specifically those related to obesity and diabetes.

Full description

This protocol is designed to actively collect biospecimens (specifically, tissue from the neck region) and clinical data for donation to the TRI-MD, specifically, Dr. Sparks' laboratory. These specimens and data will be available to Dr. Sparks for future research activity in accordance with the Florida Hospital and Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (TRI) policies.

Enrollment: 34 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged 18 and older presenting for surgery in the neck area
• Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Unable to provide informed consent

Trial design

34 participants in 1 patient group

Adults presenting for surgery in the neck area

Treatment:

Procedure: Adults presenting for surgery in the neck area