Natriuretic Peptides and Metabolic Risk in Obesity

Summary

The investigators are examining: 1. the relationships of insulin levels and natriuretic peptide hormone levels, and 2. the effects of administering an infusion of natriuretic peptide hormone on the breakdown of fat in healthy lean and otherwise healthy obese individuals.

Timeline

Start

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Primary completion

2017-02

Completion

2017-02

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Preliminary data run on rat samples showed that this study question and design would not produce conclusive results. The PI decided not to carry out the study.”

Drugs

Indications