Study of the Effects of Temperature on Metabolism in Human Muscle

This study will examine the role of temperature in changing energy metabolism in human muscle. In order to do this, researchers will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide information about how parts of muscle operate during exercise.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic tool that creates high quality images of the human body without the use of X-ray (radiation). In this study, MRI will be used to measure the temperature and energy level of specific muscles during rest and exercise. In addition, the muscles being tested will be heated and cooled to see if temperature directly affects levels of energy in muscle.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Behavior Motor Activity

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

About this study

This study will examine the role of temperature in modulating aspects of energy metabolism in human skeletal muscle. Tests will be conducted at rest and during concentric dorsiflexion exercise of the Tibialis anterior (TA) muscle using an existing custom-designed dynamometer in conjunction with mild local heating and cooling. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), performed in a 4-tesla whole-body NMR system, will be used to non-invasively measure muscle temperature and energy-state. Specifically these tests will assess the extent to which temperature changes occur during aerobic exercise and how small temperature changes affect mitochondrial function in-vivo.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Ages 18 to 50.

Male and female subjects.

Capable of giving informed consent.

Healthy normal volunteers.

No cardiac pacemaker of implantable defibrillator.

No aneurysm clip.

No neural stimulator (e.g. TENS-unit).

No ear implant of any type.

No metal in the eye (e.g. from machining).

No implanted device (e.g. insulin pump, drug infusion device).

No metallic foreign body, shrapnel, or bullet.

Treatment and study plan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Nih

Registry information

Official study title

Study of Temperature Effects on Skeletal Muscle Aerobic Energy Metabolism

Important dates

Study start: 1998
Study completion: 2000
First posted: Dec 10, 2002
Registry last updated: Mar 4, 2008

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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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