๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-25

Effect of Prolonged (72 Hour) Glucagon Administration on Energy Expenditure in Healthy Obese Subjects (NCT03139305)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effect of prolonged (72 hour) administration of glucagon compared to placebo on energy expenditure in healthy, non-diabetic, obese subjects.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes โ€” Orlando, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes โ€” Orlando, Florida

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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