Study of the Effects of Temperature on Amount of Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans
cold arm
+ warm arm
Basic Science Study
Summary
Study start date: February 1, 2013
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.About 28 healthy subjects are randomized to 1 hour/day of coldprovocation or to the best of ability to avoid feeling cold, for 6 weeks. Basal metabolic rate and magnetic resonance (for determination of brown adipose tissue volume) imaging are performed before and after the study.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.28 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Basic Science Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 50 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: healthy subjects - Exclusion Criteria: any significant disease, ot other conditions that interferes with magnetic resonance imaging -
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Active ComparatorGroup II
Active ComparatorStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
Faculty of Health Science, Linköping
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