Determinants of Insulin Sensitivity by Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity, BMI, and PCOS Diagnosis
About this study
The study aims to investigate the relationship between fasting insulin and Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) across various demographic factors, including age, sex, race/ethnicity, BMI, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis. By analyzing these variables, the study seeks to identify potential variations in insulin levels, which could provide valuable insights into the impact of different factors on metabolic health and the development of insulin-related conditions.
- Condition
- Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Sponsor
- Ali Chappell
Who can join
- Age
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Inclusion 7
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Study condition: Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Participants must have completed metabolic testing within one month prior to enrollment, including:
- Fasting insulin
- Hemoglobin A1c (A1c)
- Complete lipid panel
- Triglycerides Laboratory testing must be completed through a healthcare provider, an independent laboratory, or by using an Insara Insulin Testing Kit Laboratory values must be obtained following a minimum 8-hour fast Participants must have complete laboratory data for all required measures
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
Lilli Health
Houston, Texas, United States
Contact
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Ali M Chappell, PhD, MS, RD
4092070443 research@insara.com
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.