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Study NCT ID:
NCT01819402
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2013-03-27
First Post:
2013-03-24
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Pioglitazone Decreases Visceral Fat Metabolism
Sponsor:
Kurume University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Pioglitazone on Visceral Fat Metabolic Activity
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2013-03
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Excess visceral fat is associated with chronic systemic inflammation and cardiovascular complications. Pioglitazone has been reported to variably influence visceral fat volume, but it its effect on metabolic activity of the visceral fat remains uncharacterized. To evaluate the effect of pioglitazone on glucose metabolism of fat tissue by using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: