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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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