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Longitudinal Multi-Omic Profiles to Reveal Mechanisms of Obesity-Mediated Insulin Resistance
Sponsor: Stanford University
Summary
This 12-week controlled diet and weight intervention study seeks to define the molecular pathways that link excess body weight to the development of insulin resistance (IR). Blood, adipose and stool are sampled at three timepoints; baseline, peak weight (4 weeks) and post weight loss to monitor changes in cellular processes. Additionally, direct insulin sensitivity testing, and radiological measurement of visceral fat and intrahepatic fat content is measured at three timepoints to correlate clinical indices with cellular changes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2019-01-31
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2024-12-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Dietary Intervention Mediterranean Low Carbohydrate Diet
Assigned participants will receive instruction by a registered dietitian on a diet that is high in unsaturated fats and low in carbohydrates. Total caloric intake will be adjusted to induce a supervised metabolic challenge defined as weight gain of approximately 2.5 kg over 5 weeks followed by 3-5kg weight loss over 8 weeks.
Dietary Intervention Standard Low Carbohydrate Diet
Assigned participants will receive instruction by a registered dietitian on a low carbohydrate diet that is high in fats found in the typical American diet. Total caloric intake will be adjusted to induce a supervised metabolic challenge defined as weight gain of approximately 2.5 kg over 5 weeks followed by 3-5kg weight loss over 8 weeks.
Dietary Intervention Standard Low Fat Diet
Assigned participants will receive instruction by a registered dietitian on a low fat diet that is high in complex carbohydrates. Total caloric intake will be adjusted to induce a supervised metabolic challenge defined as weight gain of approximately 2.5 kg over 5 weeks followed by 3-5kg weight loss over 8 weeks.
Locations (1)
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States