๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-16

Single Nuclei RNA-seq to Map Adipose Cellular Populations and Senescent Cells in Older Subjects (NCT05653258)

Single Nuclei RNA-sequencing to Map Adipose Cellular Populations and Senescent Cells in Older Subjects

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 / Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

All participants will undergo baseline biopsies of subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue for cellular/molecular profiling via snRNA-seq and metabolic/physiological assessments (insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, and ฮฒ-cell function). Older obese participants will be randomized into three arms: lifestyle intervention (n=24), senolytics (n=24), or placebo (n=24).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cedars Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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

Instant Checklist

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

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

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (210) 562-6140

Email: nicolas.musi@cshs.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

Explore by condition: All Obesity clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—