Scientists probe link between obesity and infertility
NCT ID NCT02653092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how obesity-related factors like high insulin and fat levels may disrupt fertility in women. Researchers will measure hormone changes and metabolic responses in 84 women. The goal is to understand the underlying causes and inform future treatments to improve reproductive outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Insulin, Intralipid, Dextrose, Heparin, GnRH, and Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Clamp procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new ways to improve fertility in women with obesity by targeting metabolic issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct benefits, and results may not apply to all women.
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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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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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