Weight Loss Study-Mechanism Underlying the Improvement of Insulin Resistance in Response to Weight Loss

Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2012
The main purpose of this study is to assess factors mediating the changes in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance before and after 10 lbs ± or 2% weight loss reduction as well as 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after initiation of a low calorie diet. The investigators will also study the following: 1. The impact of diet induced weight loss on hormones/adipokine levels 2. The impact of diet induced weight loss on leptin tolerance
Epistemonikos ID: df37baf38bb28f1bc67ec7d7af7e78476e60afea
First added on: May 11, 2024