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NCT Number: NCT02130154

Brown Adipose Tissue Activity and Age

In this study the investigators aim to investigate whether the sympathetic stimulation of BAT, as assessed with a 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine single-photon emission computed tomography computed tomography scan, differs between young and elderly subjects, as an explanation for the diminished metabolic brown adipose tissue activity in the elderly.

The investigators hypothesis is that sympathetic nervous system activity in the elderly is diminished as compared to their younger counterparts as an explanation for the diminished metabolic brown adipose tissue activity in the elderly.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Ageing Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Academic Medical Center

Amsterdam, 1105AZ, Netherlands

About this study

The sympathetic nervous system is the primary activator of Brown Adipose Tissue.

Elderly are known to have less metabolically active brown adipose tissue as compared to their younger counterparts.

The reason for this diminished metabolic brown adipose tissue activity is unknown.

However, a lower sympathetic nervous system activation to brown adipose tissue in the elderly might explain a diminished metabolic brown adipose tissue.

Therefore, in this study, both the sympathetic nervous system activation to brown adipose tissue and the metabolic activity will be measured in young and older subjects.

sympathetic nervous system activity will be measured using 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine single-photon emission computed tomography computed tomography scans, metabolic activity will be measured using 18F- fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography CT scans.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male
  • Caucasian origin
  • Subjects should be able and willing to give informed consent
  • 18-65 years old
  • BMI range of 19-27 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Renal failure (creatinine>135mmol/l)
  • Daily use of prescription medication
  • Prior participation in a research protocol involving radiation exposure in the last 2 years

Treatment and study plan

18-FDG PET CT scan and 123I-MIBG SPECT scan

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Difference in sympathetic stimulation to BAT between young and older individuals

    Time frame: Participants will be followed for a mean duration of 2 weeks (the maximal time period between the two scans) The outcome measurements will be assessed when the last subject has been scanned approximately one year after starting the trial.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Difference in correlation between sympathetic stimulation of BAT as assessed with 123I-MIBG SPECT scans and metabolic BAT activity as assessed with 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose(FDG)- positron emission tomography(PET)-CT scan in young and older individuals

    Time frame: Participants will be followed for a mean duration of 2 weeks (the maximal time period between the two scans) The outcome measurements will be assessed when the last subject has been scanned approximately one year after starting the trial.

    The difference in correlation between sympathetic stimulation of BAT as assessed with a MIBG SPECT-CT scan, and BAT activity itself as assessed with 18F-FDG-PET-CT, between young and elderly subjects

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Brown Adipose Tissue Activity Young and Older Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
May 5, 2014
Registry last updated
May 5, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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