Heavy water reveals Alcohol's Fat-Making secrets in women

NCT ID NCT04829110

First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at how alcohol triggers the liver to make new fat in women compared to men. Healthy volunteers drink a special heavy water and a small amount of alcohol, then give blood samples to track fat production. The goal is to understand the process, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Health Professions at UTSW

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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