The Genetics of Liver Fat (GoLF): Contributions of Genes and Liver Fat to Diabetes Risk in Mexican Americans

Objetivo

Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States, and Latinos are at higher risk. The liver plays an important role in regulating blood sugar. At the University of Southern California (USC), we are seeking participants for an ongoing study to investigate how differences in your genes impact liver fat levels, and how these levels affect diabetes risk. We want to improve the understanding of diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease, and work toward developing better ways to treat and prevent these diseases.

This is a collaborative study between Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) and the University of Southern California (USC), sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Over 100 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or prediabetes, and Latinos are at higher risk than other groups.  Participate in the USC Genetics of Liver Fat Study (GoLF) today and let's work together towards better solutions for treatment and prevention!

Palabras clave: Diabetes Type 2, Fatty Liver Disease, Blood Sugar, Mexican, Mexican-American, Genes

Sitios de estudio

University of Southern California, Health Sciences Campus, 2250 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

 
  • Men & Women
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18 +
 
 
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¿Qué hay involucrado?

Duración del ensayo
  • 4 weeks

Número de visitas
  • 3

Prescripción
  • No medication

Procedimiento
  • Glucose Tolerance Tests

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • Health Questionnaires

  • Physical Exam

  • Blood Tests

  • Body Composition Scan

Compensation
  • Participants will be compensated for each study visit

Cobertura de gastos médicos
  • There are no medical costs to participants

Why participate?

Let's work together to push critical public health research forward!

Elegibilidad

Criterios de inclusión


  • 18 years or older
  • Mexican or Mexican-American
  • Not diabetic

Equipo del Programa

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Investigador Principal
Thomas A Buchanan, MD
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Investigador Principal
Richard M Watanabe, PhD
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Investigador Principal
Anny H. Xiang, PhD

For questions about this study, contact:

  • Dr. Enrique Trigo
  • University of Southern California, Health Sciences Campus, 2250 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • (323) 313-2741
  • trigo@usc.edu

Research study materials

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