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Role of Adipose Tissue in Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Registration Number
NCT00439491
Lead Sponsor
Charles University, Czech Republic
Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance and body composition in relation to secterion and expression of adipocytokines. Obese subjects undergo 6 months hypocaloric diet and, before, during and at the end of the diet, plasma samples and subcutaneous adipose tissue samples are obtained for subsequent analysis. In addition, body composition and insulin resistance are measured before and during the diet.

Detailed Description

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance and body composition in relation to secterion and expression of adipocytokines. Obese subjects undergo 6 months hypocaloric diet without any medication and, before, during and at the end of the diet, plasma samples and subcutaneous adipose tissue samples are obtained for subsequent analysis. Adipose tissue samples are obtained using needle biopsy. In addition, before and during the diet,body composition is measured using multifrequency bioimpedance and insulin resistance is evaluated using either hyperinsulinemic clamp or glucose/insulin - derived indices.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • Obesity
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Eating disorders
  • Medication of beta blockers
  • Medication of antiobesity drugs

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body weight
Body fat
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin resistance
Adipocytokine plasma levels
Adipocytokine adipose tissue expression

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague

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Prague, Czech Republic

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