Metabolism Research Study--Healthy Volunteers Needed
Purpose
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the role of fat tissue, how cells in fat tissue communicate, and determine what signals specific cells use to cause inflammation and insulin resistance during weight gain. This may help researchers better understand the process that happens in Type 2 Diabetes.
As a result, through the course of six--nine weeks, participants will be asked to gain at least 10% of their starting body weight. A dietitian will meet with participants to give advice to help with meeting the study weight gain goals, as well as provide additional meal vouchers and supplemental shakes as needed. Following the study, participants will receive guidance how to lose the weight they've gained if they would like to do that.
Could this study be right for you?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 18-60 years of age
- Are lean; Have a BMI 18-24.9 kg/m2 (*see link below for calculating your BMI --Body Mass Index)
- Have healthy levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (These will be tested at screening)
- Are a non-smoker
- Are non-diabetic
- Are free of chronic illness
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
*If you want to calculate your BMI https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_c…
Exclusion Criteria:
- Fasting triglycerides > 150 mg/dL or nonfasting triglycerides ˃ 250 mg/dl
- LDL-Cholesterol level > 150 mg/dL,
- Presence of significant anemia (hemoglobin <10.0 gm/dL),
- Currently or planning to take blood thinners ,
- Current smokers
- Have taken steroids or anti-inflammatory meds for >6 months in the last 6 months
- >10% body weight loss within 3 months of enrollment
*Other exclusions may apply