- Physiologic Effects of Long-Term GHRH 1-44 in Abdominal Obesity
OVERWEIGHT WITH A LARGE WAIST?
Participate in a research study of a new growth hormone releasing factor on reducing abdominal fat.
•18-55 yrs. old FEMALES (with reg. periods, not on oral contraception) or MALES
•WITHOUT diabetes
Involves daily injections in the abdomen for one year (9 visits including 2 overnight hospital stays).
Receive an evaluation of your heart disease risk & of how your body processes sugar. Receive up to $1,000
Please contact Noelle: (617) 724-0248
NSUN@PARTNERS.ORG
Participate in a research study of a new growth hormone releasing factor on reducing abdominal fat.
•18-55 yrs. old FEMALES (with reg. periods, not on oral contraception) or MALES
•WITHOUT diabetes
Involves daily injections in the abdomen for one year (9 visits including 2 overnight hospital stays).
Receive an evaluation of your heart disease risk & of how your body processes sugar. Receive up to $1,000
Please contact Noelle: (617) 724-0248
NSUN@PARTNERS.ORG
Institution – MGH - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Principal Investigator – Steven Grinspoon, MD
Enrollment Information
For further information about enrolling a patient in this trial, contact the person below.
Name – Noelle Sun
Email – nsun@partners.org
Phone – 617-724-0248
About Obesity:
Being obese increases the risk for many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity has reached epidemic proportions. It has a far-ranging negative effect on health. Persons who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.
Being obese increases the risk for many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity has reached epidemic proportions. It has a far-ranging negative effect on health. Persons who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.
