Scientists bank neck tissue to unlock obesity secrets

NCT ID NCT02274805

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study collected neck tissue, blood, and urine from 34 adults having neck surgery. The samples are stored in a central bank for researchers to study obesity and diabetes. The goal is to help scientists learn more about these conditions and find new ways to predict, identify, and treat them.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this tissue bank could help researchers find new ways to predict, identify, or treat obesity and diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers samples for future research, so it won't directly help participants or lead to immediate medical advances.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

    Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States