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Epigenetic Regulation of Adipose Tissue Distribution in Obesity (Eiffel 2 Trial)
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Led By Steven R Smith, MD
Research Sponsored by Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes, Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks
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Eiffel 2 Trial Summary
This trialstudies how men and women store fat differently and looks to improve our understanding of the issue. #fitness #health
Eiffel 2 Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Epigenetic marks in abdominal vs gluteal subcutaneous adipose tissue and adipocytes
Eiffel 2 Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Group A- Women- Healthy 'pears'Active Control3 Interventions
This group will consist of healthy women with a BMI between 23 and 35 kg/m2 as a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.78 or less.
Group II: Group B- Women- Healthy 'apples'Active Control3 Interventions
The group will consist of healthy women with a BMI between 23 and 35 kg/m2 as a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.85 or more.
Group III: Group C- Men- Healthy 'apples'Active Control3 Interventions
The group will consist of men with a BMI between 23 and 35 kg/m2.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes, FloridaLead Sponsor
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AdventHealth Translational Research InstituteLead Sponsor
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Sanford-Burnham Medical Research InstituteOTHER
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394 Total Patients Enrolled
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63 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have received an organ transplant in the past.You have a history of heavy drug or alcohol use in the past 5 years, or a mental health condition that would make it hard for you to follow the study rules. We may check for drugs in your blood or urine.You had any type of cancer, except non-melanoma skin cancer, within the past 5 years.You have another health condition that could impact the study results, according to the doctor's opinion.You have been smoking within the last 3 months.You have a thyroid disease that is not being treated or is causing noticeable symptoms.You have a condition that could increase the risk of complications during the procedure, such as a bleeding disorder or claustrophobia.Your body mass index (BMI) falls between 23 and 35, which means you are within a healthy weight range.If you have certain implants that are safe for MRI, but could make it difficult for us to accurately measure an organ, like braces that cover your whole mouth that may affect our ability to measure your brain size, you may not be eligible for the study.You have used medications in the past 3 months that can affect your glucose, fat, or energy levels, like growth hormone therapy or steroids.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group A- Women- Healthy 'pears'
- Group 2: Group B- Women- Healthy 'apples'
- Group 3: Group C- Men- Healthy 'apples'
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is the participant selection criteria for this clinical trial inclusive of those aged 40 and above?
"This clinical trial requires that participants be aged 18 to 45. 202 trials were designed for patients younger than the age of consent, whereas 596 studies are structured for those above 65 years old."
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Is enrollment currently available for this clinical trial?
"According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov this trial is no longer actively recruiting. The original posting was made July 1st 2016 and it has been updated most recently November 16th 2022. Despite not accepting participants anymore, there are still 956 other studies taking new patients at present."
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Are there any qualifications that would enable me to participate in this experiment?
"This clinical research is seeking 27 individuals with obesity between 18-45 years old. Mandatory requirements for female participants include being over 9 months postpartum, having a weight within 3 kilograms of their baseline in the last three months and have a BMI that falls between 23-35 kg/m2."
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