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Obesity Clinical Trial in St Louis, MO

Access cutting-edge obesity treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in St Louis. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to St Louis

    Convenient for MO residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit St Louis site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Obesity Study in St Louis

The goals of this research study are to: 1) understand why some people with obesity are protected from developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease while others are more likely to develop obesity-related conditions; 2) assess the effect of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs also called exosomes), obtained from human participants, on metabolic function in cultured cells and in mice.

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Metabolically healthy lean subjects must have a BMI ≥18.5 and ≤24.9 kg/m²; Subjects with obesity must have a BMI ≥30.0 and ≤50.0 kg/m²
Metabolically healthy lean and people with metabolically healthy obesity must have intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content ≤5%; fasting plasma glucose concentration \<100 mg/dl, 2-hr oral glucose tolerance plasma glucose concentration \<140 mg/dl, hemoglobin A 1C (HbA1c) ≤5.6% and HOMA-IR \<2.5.
People with metabolically unhealthy obesity must have intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content ≥5.6%; HOMA-IR ≥2.5, and HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%, or fasting plasma glucose concentration ≥100 mg/dl, or 2-hr oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) plasma glucose concentration ≥140 mg/dl.

Exclusion Criteria

History of diabetes, liver disease other than NAFLD or other serious diseases,
Consume excessive amounts of alcohol (\>21 units/week for men and \>14 units/week for women),
Take medications that could affect the study outcome measures, engage in regular exercise (\>120 min/week),
Are pregnant or lactating

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in St Louis?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05933707) has an active research site in St Louis, MO that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Obesity Treatment Options in St Louis, MO

If you're searching for obesity treatment options in St Louis, MO, this clinical trial (NCT05933707) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our St Louis research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced obesity specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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