Effect of Body Composition and Metabolism on Oocyte Gene Expression

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute46 enrolled

Overview

The investigators will test the hypothesis that obese women have a unique oocyte gene expression profile that differs significantly from that of normal weight women.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 38 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 25 (N=35) or BMI ≥ 30 (N=35) * Seeking fertility treatment at the Arkansas Fertility and Gynecology Associates Clinic * Assisted reproduction will include the oocyte retrieval technique * 18 to 38 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Any health condition or medication that may interfere with the study outcome as determined by the investigators

Locations (1)

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

oocyte gene expression profile

Time frame: 1-2 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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