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NCT01901978 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Study to Investigate Benefits of Weight Loss in Young Adults and Adolescents
A NA study of Obesity and Insulin Resistance, sponsored by Yale University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 14
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01901978: Completed NA study of Obesity and Insulin Resistance, sponsored by Yale University.
NCT01901978 is a NA study of Obesity and Insulin Resistance that has completed, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01901978, a NA study of Obesity and Insulin Resistance, has completed, sponsored by Yale University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 14 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the changes in subcutaneous adipocyte size, number and gene expression after weight loss and to assess whether those changes contribute to decreases in ectopic fat accumulation and insulin resistance in women between ages of 16-32.
Primary Outcome
To assess in young women, the effects of weight loss on abdominal fat distribution.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Caloric restrictive diet
Study Locations (1)
Connecticut
- Yale University - New Haven
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 14 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01901978 record still lists
NCT01901978 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 14 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Caloric restrictive diet is the first listed.
NCT01901978 reports a single indexed study location in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01901978 about?
NCT01901978 is a clinical study titled "Study to Investigate Benefits of Weight Loss in Young Adults and Adolescents". The purpose of this study is to investigate the changes in subcutaneous adipocyte size, number and gene expression after weight loss and to assess whether those changes contribute to decreases in ectopic fat accumulation and insulin resistance in women between ages of 16-32.
What is the current status of trial NCT01901978?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2011-05. Estimated completion is 2018-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01901978 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Insulin Resistance.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01901978?
The interventions under investigation include: Caloric restrictive diet (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01901978?
This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01901978 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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