Quantification of Human Adipogenesis

NCT ID: NCT01257997

Last Updated: 2018-01-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-12-31

Study Completion Date

2017-01-31

Brief Summary

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This pilot study is using a novel technology to measure the rate of turnover of new fat cells. Analysis of volunteer samples is ongoing, however the study is currently not enrolling new volunteers.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Healthy subjects

18-49 year old healthy men and women. Free of significant chronic medical illness and illicit substance abuse. Body mass index from 20 to 27.

15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Stable isotope 15N-thymidine, infused IV (15mg/hour) for 72 hours (phase 1 pilot).

Stable isotope 2H-water, ingested by mouth once per day for 3 days (phase 1 pilot) or 28 days (phase 2 pilot).

Interventions

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15N-Thymidine, 2H-Water

Stable isotope 15N-thymidine, infused IV (15mg/hour) for 72 hours (phase 1 pilot).

Stable isotope 2H-water, ingested by mouth once per day for 3 days (phase 1 pilot) or 28 days (phase 2 pilot).

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 18-49 years.
* Healthy.

Exclusion Criteria

* Significant chronic medical illness.
* Illicit substance or alcohol abuse.
* Body mass index \> 27 kg/meters squared.
* Underweight (BMI \< 20 kg/m2).
* History of keloid formation (excessive scarring).
* Pregnant.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

49 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Matthew Steinhauser, MD

Attending Physician

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Matthew L Steinhauser, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Locations

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Steinhauser ML, Bailey AP, Senyo SE, Guillermier C, Perlstein TS, Gould AP, Lee RT, Lechene CP. Multi-isotope imaging mass spectrometry quantifies stem cell division and metabolism. Nature. 2012 Jan 15;481(7382):516-9. doi: 10.1038/nature10734.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 22246326 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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BWH-2010p001900

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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