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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes
Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States
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