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White Adipose Tissue in Pregnancy Study
Sponsor: Imperial College London
Summary
This study aims to understand the role of metabolic tissues in the changes of the metabolism of pregnant women and whether this contributes to some women developing metabolic diseases of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes (GDM) or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Samples of adipose tissue will be taken when pregnant women are having caesarean section or laparoscopic procedures.
Official title: Adaptations in Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue Metabolism During Normal and Pathological Pregnancies
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2015-03
Completion Date
2025-03-31
Last Updated
2024-11-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Locations (2)
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hammersmith
London, United Kingdom