Scientists dig into fat to unlock Obesity's secrets
NCT ID NCT02024542
First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at genetic and chemical markers in fat tissue from 500 people with severe obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. Researchers want to compare fat from people with and without diabetes or other health problems to better understand why some obese people are healthier than others. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
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University of California Davis Medical Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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