Endocrinology

Category: Healthy Subject Studies, HIC#12561
Title:
The impact of glucose (peripheral or luminal) and/or insulin on the short-term regulation of ghrelin
Contact:Ralf Nass
Phone:(434)982-0868
E-mail:rmn9a@virginia.edu

UVa Health System, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Div. of Endocrinology seeks healthy men and women ages 18 to 30 (non smoker) for research study.

The purpose of the study is to investigate the regulation of Ghrelin, a factor released from the stomach and involves appetite regulation, the development of obesity and diabetes mellitus. The study includes a physical exam, blood tests and 7 overnight stays at the General Clinical Research Center over a time period of about 2 to 6 months.

Payment includes 300 dollars at completion.

Contact Information:

For more information please contact: Ralf Nass 434-982-0868 rmn9a@virginia.edu
IRB-HSR # 12561
Principal Investigator: Ralf Nass M.D.
Primary Investigator: Nass Ralf,
Department: Internal Medicine
Division: Endocrinology 		Accepts adult enrollment :YES
Accepts minor enrollment :NO