Scientists probe why belly fat ignores insulin
NCT ID NCT06392854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why adults who carry extra weight around their belly don't respond to insulin the same way lean people do. Researchers will measure how fat is released from different parts of the body in 48 overweight and lean volunteers. The goal is to better understand how body shape affects fat metabolism.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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