RECRUITING

Testing the Adipose Expandability Hypothesis In Vivo During Overfeeding

Study Overview

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Description

Adipose, or fat, tissue is a plastic organ that retains the ability to expand and store excess calories during positive energy balance in humans. The capacity of subcutaneous (subQ) adipose tissue to expand and remodel is an important determinant of obesity-related health complications, and impaired expansion of subQ fat tissue is thought to contribute to the risk of diseases such as the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The objectives of the study are to evaluate the changes and mechanisms of (subQ) adipose tissue expandability that occur as a result of short-term weight gain and to investigate the effects on cardio-metabolic health outcomes. Findings from this study will provide new insight into the dynamics of adipose expansion and remodeling during changes in energy balance and how this may impact future fat tissue function and metabolic health.

Official Title

Testing the Adipose Expandability Hypothesis In Vivo During Overfeeding

Quick Facts

Study Start:2020-09-15
Study Completion:2025-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT04583514

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 42 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Men and pre-menopausal women
  2. * 18-42 years of age
  3. * BMI 23-35 kg/m2 (± 0.5 will be accepted)
  4. * Are willing to drink deuterium-labeled water (2H2O) for 8 weeks
  5. * Are willing to be randomized to either a CTL or 30% OF group
  6. * For women, if not using pharmaceutical (hormonal) contraception (i.e. birth control pills, vaginal ring, injections, or implant), must agree to use either a double barrier method as a form of birth control to prevent pregnancy (i.e. male condom with spermicide, with or without cervical cap or diaphragm); use implants or intrauterine contraceptive devices; have a tubal ligation (surgically sterile); practice abstinence; or be in an established relationship with a vasectomized or same sex partner during the entire duration of the study
  7. * Must be willing to adhere to all study procedures, including attendance at all study visits
  8. * If enrolled, agree to maintain the same level of physical activity throughout the duration of the study
  9. * Must be willing to have blood stored for future research
  1. * Unstable weight in the last 3 months (± \~5% weight change)
  2. * Diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes or a fasting blood glucose \> 110 mg/dL
  3. * Average screening blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg
  4. * Diagnosis of major organ disease (e.g. heart, kidney, lung, thyroid, liver disease) or abnormal liver enzymes that are, in the opinion of the MI, clinically significant and represent a problem for study inclusion.
  5. * Self-reported positive test for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B or hepatitis C
  6. * Any current or previous eating disorders
  7. * Chronic use of systemic glucocorticoids (steroids), systemic adrenergic-stimulating agents, beta-blockers, antipsychotic medications, thiazolidinediones and other medications that may cause clinically significant weight gain or loss)
  8. * Chronic use of prescription weight loss medications or over the counter weight loss medications which, in the opinion of the MI, will impact the study
  9. * Chronic use of anti-depressant medications for less than 3 months
  10. * Chronic smokers or users of tobacco products who cannot abstain for the duration of the inpatient visits
  11. * Previous bariatric or other surgeries for obesity
  12. * Had cancer in the last 5 years (some skin cancers acceptable)
  13. * Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planned pregnancy for the upcoming 6 months
  14. * Partial or full hysterectomy
  15. * PCOS
  16. * Diagnosed psychotic conditions.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Ursula White, Ph.D.
CONTACT
225-763-2656
ursula.white@pbrc.edu

Principal Investigator

Ursula White, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Study Locations (Sites)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center

  • Ursula White, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2020-09-15
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2020-09-15
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Overweight
  • Adipose tissue
  • Subcutaneous abdominal
  • Subcutaneous femoral
  • Adipocyte
  • Adipose turnover
  • Adipose kinetics
  • Adipogenesis
  • Ectopic fat
  • Insulin sensitivity
  • Deuterium

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Overweight and Obesity
  • Metabolic Syndrome