Investigating Brown Adipose Tissue Activation in Humans
Information source: Imperial College London
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Condition(s) targeted: Metabolic Diseases
Intervention: Glucagon (Drug); Saline (Drug)
Phase: N/A
Status: Recruiting
Sponsored by: Imperial College London Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Waljit Dhillo, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Imperial College London
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what can activate brown adipose tissue (BAT).
Clinical Details
Official title: Investigating Brown Adipose Tissue Activation in Humans
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Primary outcome: BAT activation following glucagon or saline infusion
Detailed description:
We will investigate different stimuli (i. e. hormones) to determine which can stimulate BAT.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- aged >18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- medical conditions
- recreational drug use
- participation in other trials within the preceding 2 months
- blood donation within 3 months of study participation
Locations and Contacts
Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Recruiting
Izzi-Engbeaya, Email: food@imperial.ac.uk
Waljit Dhillo, Principal Investigator
Additional Information
Starting date: July 2013
Last updated: May 28, 2015
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