Mayo clinic probes fat cell changes after major weight loss

NCT ID NCT03868592

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at how losing a lot of weight and keeping it off changes the way the body breaks down fat in response to insulin. Researchers will measure fat tissue inflammation and insulin's ability to control fat release in 30 people before and after bariatric surgery. The goal is to understand the body's improvements, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 559055, United States

    Contact

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