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

Korea University90 enrolled

Overview

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 Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Locations (1)

korea University Guro Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

presence metabolic syndrome

Time frame: 5 months

Secondary Outcomes

BMI

Time frame: 5 months

visceral fat area

Time frame: 5 months

adipokines

Time frame: 5 months

sarcopenia

Time frame: 5 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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