Heavy water reveals Alcohol's Fat-Making secrets in women
NCT ID NCT04829110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how alcohol triggers the liver to create new fat, especially in women. Healthy volunteers drink a small amount of vodka and heavy water, then give blood samples to track fat production. Researchers want to see if adding sugar to alcohol increases this effect. The study does not offer treatment but aims to understand the process better.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female * Ages 21 - 45 * Healthy * Light to moderate alcohol consumption (≤1 drink a day (\~14g) in women and ≤2 drinks a day (\~28 g) in men) * BMI between 18.5-29.9 * Normal Nutritional Status * Ability to speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>29.9 * Comorbid conditions * Any regular medications, except Oral Contraceptives * Pregnant or Breastfeeding * Regular exercise above activities of daily living
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Health Professions at UTSW
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States