Tiny immune cells may hold clues to obesity and insulin resistance

NCT ID NCT04898400

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at how certain immune cells, called eosinophils, interact with fat tissue in people with obesity and insulin resistance. Four participants provided fat biopsies and blood samples to measure immune cell levels and markers of inflammation. The goal was to better understand these interactions, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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