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New treatment option for Obesity
Official title Insulin Regulation of Lipolysis and Lipolysis Proteins
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03866408
What this study is testing
What is Pioglitazone?
Pioglitazone is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for obesity.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- These studies will define the abnormalities in the adipocyte proteins that are involved in the failure of insulin to suppress lipolysis normally in humans with upper body obesity and will help discover the mechanism by which pioglitazone, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and improve insulin resistance, improves insulin-regulation of adipocyte fatty acid metabolism.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Men and Women between the ages of 18 and 55.
- Women will be premenopausal
- Non obese adults BMI between 18-25
- Obese BMI 30-38
You likely can't join if
- , Pioglitazone package insert of contraindications for use:
- Initiation in patients with established New York Heart Associations (NYHA) class III or IV Heart failure.
- Use in patients with known hypersensitivity to pioglitazone or any other component of ACTOSE.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.