Investigating the Link Between Type 2 Immunity and NAFLD in Human Obesity (NCT04232566)
Investigating the Link Between Type 2 Immunity and NAFLD in Human Obesity- AIM 1
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is being done to better understand the relationship between inflammation in adipose tissue (AT), abnormal deposition of fat around the liver and how this affects its appearance and function and ultimately insulin resistance.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic in Arizona — Scottsdale, Arizona
Age range: 30 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bariatric surgery (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona — Scottsdale, Arizona
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (480) 301-4164
Email: stewart.keegan@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.