BeatGene:
A study investigating genetic factors that may contribute to individuals’ eating behaviors, body weight and binge eating.
SCD-1:
A 24 hour overnight diabetes study examining excessive fat storage within the muscle.
Chromium II:
A 28-week diabetic research study testing Chromium, a natural element, which may improve the body’s metabolism and help manage its blood sugar levels.
CALERIE II:
A research study to see if diet can slow aging, promote health and maintain vitality.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is conducting a research study, SCD-1 , to examine excessive fat storage within the muscle. This is a common feature in people who are overweight, are type 2 diabetic, and are insulin resistant. This is a 24-hour study and all participants will receive free medical testing and a fat and muscle biopsy.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is recruiting caucasian males for a 29 day exercise study to compare muscle energy capacity in Caucasian men with and without a family history of diabetes
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is recruiting volunteers to participate in a research study to see if diet can slow aging, promote health and maintain vitality.
Study Design
Some participants will be placed on a 25% calorie-restricted diet, while others will be asked to follow their regular eating patterns.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for volunteers to investigate the differences in muscle function between young and elderly individuals.
Study Design
- 1 screening visit to determine eligibility
- 1.5-day inpatient stay
- Testing period
Body scans (MRS, MRI, DEXA)
Muscle biopsy
Metabolism test
Glucose (Sugar) tolerance test
- You will be required to
- complete questionnaires about your diet and physical activity
- keep a food journal for 3 days
- wear an activity monitor for 4 days afater your inpatient stay
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is recruiting volunteers for a 2-3 week study to determine what factors play a role in the development of insulin resistance in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Study Design
- 1 screening visit to determine eligibility
- 3 clinic visits
- 2 outpatient visits
- 1 overnight inpatient stay
Study Qualifications
- Age: 18-35
- Non-diabetic
- Non-smoker
- No chronic disease
- Not involved in regular physical activity
- Not taking medications (only thyroid medication allowed)
- Females cannot be pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is recruiting volunteers for a study to test whether injected medications will increase the amount of fat released by fat cell in lipomas. We will compare compare prednisone (a synthetic cortisone) combined with isoproterenal (a drug given for asthma) versus using isoproterenol alone. We will also test if injections of isoproterenol and prednisone will shrink the size of lipoms which are benign fatty tumors.
Study Design
- 1 screening visit to determine eligibility
- 2 microdialysis visits (4 hours each)
- 20 clinic visits (daily for 4 weeks) for injections (15-30 minutes each)
