Fatty acid infusion tested in healthy volunteers to unlock diabetes clues
NCT ID NCT03479671
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study aimed to find the smallest amount of fatty acids that causes mild insulin resistance in healthy people. Nine volunteers received a fatty acid infusion to see how it affects their body's ability to use insulin. The results will help design future studies on type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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