Fat mystery: scientists probe link between body shape, diabetes, and immune system
NCT ID NCT01784289
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different types of fat distribution—too much, too little, or in the wrong places—affect the body's response to insulin and the immune system. Researchers measured various immune markers, especially interleukin-7, in 126 adults who were normal weight, obese, or had a rare fat-distribution disorder called lipodystrophy. The goal was to better understand the connections between fat mass, insulin resistance, and immunity, not to test a new treatment.
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Locations
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Amiens University Hospital
Amiens, 80054, France
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, 14032, France
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Lille University Hospital
Lille, 59037, France
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Reims University Hospital
Reims, 51092, France
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, 76031, France
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