RecruitingNCT04232566

Investigating the Link Between Type 2 Immunity and NAFLD in Human Obesity

Investigating the Link Between Type 2 Immunity and NAFLD in Human Obesity- AIM 1


Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 20, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is being done to better understand the relationship between inflammation in adipose tissue (AT), abnormal deposition of fat around the liver and how this affects its appearance and function and ultimately insulin resistance.


Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Bariatric surgery for people with chronic inflammation, nash - nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 30 Years to 70 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREBariatric surgery

Evaluate liver fibrosis by elastography before gastric bypass surgery.


Locations(1)

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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