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
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