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

Completed

Conditions studied: Menopause

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00412269

Run by

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

People needed

160

Starts

1998-02-01

Expected to finish

2007-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-01-25

Who can join

Age: 47 and older, up to 52. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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