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Tiny fat cell particles may reveal how obesity harms blood vessels

NCT ID NCT06776081

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at tiny particles released from fat cells, called extracellular vesicles, and how they relate to blood vessel function in people with obesity. Researchers will compare normal-weight and obese adults, then have obese participants follow a 12-week weight loss diet. The goal is to see if weight loss reduces these particles and improves blood vessel health.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal a new way to measure and understand how obesity harms blood vessels, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all people with obesity.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 84 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Age ≥40 years * BMI \<25 kg/m2 and BMI \>25 kg/m2 for Phase 1 and BMI \>25 kg/m2 for Phase 2. Rationale for defining obesity as BMI \>25 kg/m2 Exclusion criteria: * Current smoker * Chronic overt medical condition (e.g., evidence of coronary artery disease on resting ECG, any history of myocardial infarction or stroke, or cancer, diabetes based on fasting blood glucose concentration) * Alcohol abuse or dependence defined as more than 14 standard drinks/week and no more than 4 standard drinks/day for men and 7 standard drinks/week and 3 standard drinks/day for women (a standard drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wines, 1 ½ ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits) reported during the medical history/physical exam * Stage III hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg) * Regular vigorous aerobic/endurance exercise (\>3 bouts/week, \>30 minutes/bout at a workload \>6 METS) * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding * History of anaphylaxis to betadine, lidocaine, iodine * Raynaud's disease * History of clotting disorders * Anyone taking blood thinners and clotting medications * Anyone taking statin medication * Planned pregnancy in coming 4-6 months

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Weight Loss

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Boulder Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

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    Boulder, Colorado, 80309, United States

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