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Effect of Weight Loss on Intermuscular Adipose Tissue (IMAT) Signaling
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
The goal of this intervention study is to learn about how weight loss impacts molecular signaling of intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) in individuals with obesity. The main question it aims to answer is how inflammatory molecules secreted by IMAT promote muscle insulin resistance and inflammation, and how these same molecules are diminished after weight loss. Following screening visits involving body composition measures, blood testing, strength testing, and a thigh muscle biopsy, participants will go through a 12-week dietary intervention for weight loss. After 12 weeks, this will be followed by the same testing and biopsies that were completed before the intervention. Researchers will then compare outcomes of individuals who lost weight to individuals who did not lose weight.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2029-12-01
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Diet Weight Loss
Low calorie diet of meal replacement shakes
Locations (1)
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, Colorado, United States