Plain-English translation of NCT06286761 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →Researchers are checking whether their laboratory tests, blood collection methods, and imaging equipment give accurate and consistent results. This validation work is essential before using these tools in future studies about obesity, diabetes, and how the body processes food and nutrients.
As medical technology changes and researchers develop new testing methods, they need to confirm that old and new tests produce reliable results. Without this verification step, future research on chronic diseases and metabolism cannot be trusted.
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You will visit the research facility where blood samples will be collected after fasting or after drinking a glucose solution or eating a meal. For some participants, a small catheter will be inserted to collect special cells from your blood vessel. You may also undergo imaging scans like DEXA, MRI, or MRS to test equipment accuracy. Tests may be repeated on different days to check whether results are consistent.
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United States
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
March 2028
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Heather McHatton, MPH, RN
University of Missouri-Columbia
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