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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01430338

Enrollment

Registered

2011-09-08

Start date

2010-12-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-03-17

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Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome

Brief summary

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
presence metabolic syndrome	5 months

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
BMI	5 months
visceral fat area	5 months
adipokines	5 months
sarcopenia	5 months

Countries

South Korea

Outcome results