Scientists probe hidden link between belly fat and liver damage
NCT ID NCT04232566
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at how inflammation in fat tissue is connected to fat buildup in the liver and insulin resistance in people with severe obesity. Researchers will measure liver stiffness and markers of inflammation in 60 adults who are having gastric bypass surgery. The goal is to better understand these relationships, not to test a new treatment.
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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