Adipose Tissue and Serum Inflammation in Growth Hormone Deficiency
Sponsor: |
Internal Sponsored Project |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
IRB Number: |
AAAP3950 |
Contact: |
Simran Singh: 2123054921 / ss6026@cumc.columbia.edu |
We are looking for healthy people ages 18-70 to study inflammation of fat tissue. Participation includes: fasting over-night before the visit (12 hrs), a blood sample, a DXA test of body composition, an MRI test of body composition, a brief health history questionnaire, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse measurements, and a fat biopsy. For the fat biopsy, an area of skin next to your belly button will be numbed with lidocaine and then a biopsy catheter will be inserted just under your skin and fat will be withdrawn into a syringe. Participants will receive $50 compensation for the DXA and MRI study, $50 for the fat biopsy, and up to $40 to cover transportation.
This study is closed
Investigator
Pamela Freda, MD
Are you 18-70 years of age? |
Yes |
No |
Do you have any medical problems? |
Yes |
No |
Do you take any prescribed medications? |
Yes |
No |
Do you use any recreational drugs? |
Yes |
No |