Quantification of Human Adipogenesis

January 25, 2018 updated by: Matthew Steinhauser, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Massachusetts
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
        • Brigham and Women's Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 49 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy volunteers. Aged 18-49 years. Free of significant chronic medical illness. Free of illicit substance abuse.

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Healthy subjects
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.
Biological: 15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water

Stable isotope 15N-thymidine, infused IV (15mg/hour) for 72 hours (phase 1 pilot).

Stable isotope 2H-water, ingested by mouth once per day for 3 days (phase 1 pilot) or 28 days (phase 2 pilot).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Quantifying human adipogenesis-counting the number of new fat cells.
Time Frame: 4 weeks-7 months
4 weeks-7 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Matthew L Steinhauser, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 9, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 9, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

December 10, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 29, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 25, 2018

Last Verified

January 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BWH-2010p001900

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