The Detection and Factors of Brown Adipose Tissue in Different Locations of Adults

July 1, 2011 updated by: Huashan Hospital

Cross Sectional Study on the Detection and Factors of Brown Adipose Tissue in Different Locations of Adults

Retrospective studies have combined positron-emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) to identify adipose tissue with a high rate of uptake of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose(18F-FDG) as active brown adipose tissue(BAT). In addition, biopsy specimens and immunohistochemical staining with a UCP1-specific antiserum were used to indicate that normal adults were able to have BAT. However,these studies only chose few subjects and limited to the neck tissue. Therefore, the investigators intend to test BAT in different parts of adults and analyse the clinical factors.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The investigators will promote the cross-sectional study from 2010 to 2013 in Shanghai. Data on demographic statistics, medical history,physical examination and fasting blood sample will be collected for all patients. Adipose tissue of adults will be collected from different regions, such as cervical, perirenal, along the large blood vessels and trachea, because they are included in the range of surgical therapy and are the major locations of BAT. Adipose tissue samples will be used to immunohistochemical stain, to detect the expression of BAT related genes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Shanghai
      • Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200040
        • Huashan Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects who underwent surgical therapy from 2010 to 2013 in Huashan Hospital and the operation scope includes brown adipose tissue sample sites.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who underwent surgical therapy and the operation scope includes BAT sample sites.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women
  • With implantable medical electronic instrument
  • Younger than 18 years

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Yiming Li, Doctor, Huashan Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 1, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 1, 2011

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KY2010-115

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