Quantification of Human Adipogenesis

Mass General Brigham

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy

Treatments: Biological: 15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01257997

BWH-2010p001900

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 49 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged 18-49 years.
• Healthy.

Exclusion criteria

• Significant chronic medical illness.
• Illicit substance or alcohol abuse.
• Body mass index > 27 kg/meters squared.
• Underweight (BMI < 20 kg/m2).
• History of keloid formation (excessive scarring).
• Pregnant.

Trial design

20 participants in 1 patient group

Healthy subjects

Description:

18-49 year old healthy men and women. Free of significant chronic medical illness and illicit substance abuse. Body mass index from 20 to 27.

Treatment:

Biological: 15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water