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NCT Number: NCT01430338

Different Metabolic Characteristics in the Presence of Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans

Functional brown adipose tissue (BAT) exists in adult humans and can be detected by PET and especially during acute cold exposure. It is conceivable that BAT activity might reduce the risk of developing obesity since fat stores are used for thermogenesis, and a directed enhancement of adipocyte metabolism might have value in weight reduction. So it is important to know the different metabolic characteristics in human adults who have detected BAT. Therefore, the purpose of the investigators study is to compare different metabolic characteristics in the presence of brown adipose tissue in humans.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

korea University Guro Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who underwent 18FDG-PET/CT scan year between 2008-2010

Exclusion criteria

  • History of cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, or cardiovascular revascularization)
  • Diabetes
  • Stage 2 hypertension
  • Severe renal or hepatic disease

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. presence metabolic syndrome

    Time frame: 5 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. BMI

    Time frame: 5 months

  2. visceral fat area

    Time frame: 5 months

  3. adipokines

    Time frame: 5 months

  4. sarcopenia

    Time frame: 5 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Korea University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
First posted
Sep 8, 2011
Registry last updated
Mar 17, 2015

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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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