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dmun · 01-18-08, 12:36 PM

Overweight? Large Waist Size?

If you are 18-55 years old and are over weight with a large waist size, you may qualify for a metabolism research study.

Participants will receive:

2 outpatient visits (4-6hours each) for blood draws and radiological studies.
Physical exam
Evaluation of growth hormone level
Evaluation of your risk of heart disease and of how your body processes sugar
$100 compensation after completion of the study

Please call: Hideo Makimura, M.D., Ph.D.
(617) 726-8277

Massachusetts General Hospital

Harvard Medical School

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dmun Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Overweight with large waist size research study at Boston, MGH Overweight? Large Waist Size? If you are 18-55 years old and are over weight with a large waist size, you may qualify for a metabolism research study. Participants will receive: 2 outpatient visits (4-6hours each) for blood draws and radiological studies. Physical exam Evaluation of growth hormone level Evaluation of your risk of heart disease and of how your body processes sugar $100 compensation after completion of the study Please call: Hideo Makimura, M.D., Ph.D. (617) 726-8277 Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School