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Profiling of Adipose Tissue Depots and Immune Correlates
Status: Recruiting
This is a study of individuals older than 18, undergoing abdominal surgery, and are amenable to fat samples being collected during their surgical procedure, with the option to participate in other tests that can provide information on insulin sensitivity and fat distribution. This study is trying to figure out how fat tissue is related to an individual's health status and health conditions, and the analysis of the aging of cells that make up the human body.
Age: 18 years and over
Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
• Age 18 years or older
• Undergoing abdominal surgical procedure with general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Exclusion at the discretion of attending physician or Eligibility Committee
Conditions:
Diabetes & Endocrine, Digestive & Liver Health, Prevention & Wellness
Keywords:
abdominal surgery, fat collection
Contact(s): Shannon Jannatpour - sjannatp@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Sayeed Ikramuddin
IRB Number: STUDY00009134
System ID: 29035