Plasma Triglyceride Extraction by the Muscle

Overview

About this study

Increased accumulation of fat into the muscles is associated with what is called insulin-resistant state, which is a pre-diabetic state. The purpose of this research is to find out how fat circulating in the blood following fat consumption is taken up by the muscles in healthy people as well as people that are insulin-resistant. The investigators are specifically interested in how a hormone called insulin is involved in this process. Findings from this research will contribute to our understanding of why insulin-resistant people have increased accumulation of fat in their muscles, and ultimately help to design appropriate interventions to prevent type 2 Diabetes.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Body mass index (BMI): < 25 kg/m2 or > 30 kg/m2;
Insulin sensitivity index (ISI): insulin-sensitive ISI ≥ 7, insulin-resistant ISI ≤ 5.

Exclusion Criteria:

Medication or supplements known to affect either endothelial function or lipid metabolism (i.e. arginine, protein, fish oil)
Acute illness
Uncontrolled metabolic disease, including liver or renal disease
Atrial fibrillation, history of syncope, limiting or unstable angina, congestive heart failure, known or suspected right-to-left, bi-directional or transient right-to-left cardiac shunts
Cardiac pacemaker or other medical device implanted in the body
Pulmonary hypertension or other unstable cardiopulmonary conditions
ECG documented abnormalities or valvular disease
Low hemoglobin or hematocrit (i.e., lower than accepted laboratory values)
History of hypertension or elevated blood pressure (systolic, >140 mmHg or a diastolic, >95 mmHg)
History of hyperlipidemia or plasma triglyceride concentration >200 mg/dl
Diagnosed diabetes, or 2-h plasma glucose >200 mg/dl during an oral glucose tolerance test
Current participation in a weight-loss regimen, including extreme dietary practices
Use of anabolic steroids or corticosteroids (within 3 months)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Lori Roust, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Lori Roust, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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