Healthy Transitions: Menopause Effect on Obesity, Energy Balance, and Insulin

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

160 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

1998-02-28

Study Completion Date

2007-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of menopause on obesity, energy balance, and insulin in postmenopausal, obese women.

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Detailed Description

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The effect of menopause on body composition and cardiovascular risk in healthy caucasian women has been the subject of much study. In contrast, there are few data available on menopause in African-American women. Since menopause is associated with potentially preventable health risks in women, this proposal is aimed at characterizing the perimenopausal period in terms of body fat, energy balance, and insulin action in both caucasian and African-American women.

The study will address 4 general hypotheses:

* Menopause increases both total and visceral abdominal fat
* Changes in body composition and body weight at menopause are mediated, at least in part by changes in 24-hour energy expenditure and/or food intake
* Menopause results in decreased insulin sensitivity that may predispose certain women to develop diabetes later in life
* African-American women may respond to the shifts in reproductive hormones at menopause differently than caucasian women.

Conditions

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Menopause

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 47-52 yr, at time of enrollment
* Body Mass Index 25-40
* Normal oral glucose tolerance test by National Diabetes Data Group criteria
* Premenopausal, defined by FSH levels \<30mIU/ml and at least 5 menstrual periods in the last 6 months
* Able to confirm ethnic heritage of past 2 generations in family

Exclusion Criteria

* hypertension or hypercholesterolemia requiring medication
* regular use of medications that influence glucose tolerance
* use of oral contraceptives within the past 6 months
* history of myocardial infarction or significant coronary vascular disease or stroke
* history of endocrine, kidney, or liver disease or malignancy
* any psychopathology, including eating disorders, substance abuse, and major depression
* unable to complete longitudinal study commitment, including anticipating moving out of the area within the next 5 years.

Minimum Eligible Age

47 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

52 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes