Normal Serum Adiponectin Levels in Females

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus

In brief

The purpose of the study is to establish the normal levels of the hormone adiponectin in women. Adiponectin is a newly discovered hormone, which is said to be associated with many changes in the human body and metabolism. The researchers aim is to establish the normal levels of this hormone. Hence, the researchers can identify people with abnormal levels who may be at risk of diseases and can do more studies to help them.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00454623

Run by

The Cooper Health System

People needed

300

Starts

2006-03-01

Expected to finish

2007-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-04-02

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age: 15 - 40 years old.
• BMI: 18.5 - 24.9
• No medical or chronic health problems.
• If pregnant, singleton.
• First blood sample can be obtained before 13 weeks gestation.
• Plans to continue pregnancy till term and deliver at our hospital

You may not qualify if…

• Hypertension.
• Diabetes Mellitus.
• Ischemic heart disease.
• Metabolic disorders e.g. hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia.
• Endocrinological diseases e.g. thyroid or adrenal diseases.
• Chronic Debilitating diseases e.g. SLE, or Cancer.
• BMI less than18.5 or greater than 25.
• Anorexia or Bulimia.
• Polycystic ovarian disease.
• In pregnant group:
• Multiple gestations.
• Hyperemesis or dehydration.
• History of Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, or other complications with previous pregnancies
• If abnormal weight gain during pregnancy, will continue in the study but would not be included in establishing normal levels.

Where it is running

• Cooper University Hospital — Camden, New Jersey, United States

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