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

March 16, 2015 updated by: K. M. Choi, Korea University
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

90

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

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

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

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

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
BAT
brown adipose tissue detected, undetected

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
presence metabolic syndrome
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
BMI
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months
visceral fat area
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months
adipokines
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months
sarcopenia
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Korea University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 7, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

September 8, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 17, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 16, 2015

Last Verified

September 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BAT

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