Status:
COMPLETED
Production of Free Fatty Acids From Blood Triglycerides
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Insulin Resistance
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-60 years
Brief Summary
The overall hypothesis of these studies is that circulating triglycerides, coming primarily from fat in the diet, are an important source of free fatty acids. Free fatty acids are the major fat fuel i...
Detailed Description
Lipid energy is transported in the blood in several forms, including chylomicrons and free fatty acids (FFA). Chylomicrons are key elements in the absorption and storage of dietary fat, and also play ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Type 2 diabetes
- Atherogenic dyslipidemia
- Obesity
Exclusion
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Retinopathy
- Neuropathy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00911482
Start Date
June 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2012
Last Update
November 7 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905