Interplay of Central and Peripheral Vascular Effects of Insulin in Obesity
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
In the present study, we seek to determine the impact of obesity with insulin resistance on the neurovascular response to brain insulin stimulation.
18 to 65 years of age
BMI 30-45 kg/m2
Waist circumference ≥102 cm (men) or ≥88 cm (women)
HOMA-IR ≥2.5
Pregnancy, breastfeeding
Unable to provide consent
Diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome
Known history of cardiovascular disease: heart failure, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, stroke
University of Missouri-Columbia
Lead sponsor