Role of Pancreatic Triglyceride Content in Beta-cell Function

Completed

Conditions studied: Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes

In brief

The study evaluates if fat accumulates in the pancreas in individuals at risk of developing obesity-related diabetes. It also evaluates if the amount of fat in the pancreas can predict the residual functional capacity of the pancreas (insulin secretion).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00602953

Run by

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

People needed

101

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-12-26

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adults without prior history of pancreatic disease (other than diabetes)

You may not qualify if…

• use of unapproved medications
• contraindications to the MRI procedure
• contraindications to frequent blood draws
• pregnancy
• use of more than 2 alcoholic drinks/day

Where it is running

• UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States

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