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Human Neck Brown Adipose Tissue mRNA Profile, a Seasonal Variation Study.

NCT02486419 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 95

Last updated 2016-08-03

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Summary

The primary objective in this study is to examine the seasonal variation in genetic markers in the deep neck adipose tissue in humans.

Human adipose tissue biopsies are taken from patients admitted for elective surgery in the neck. During the surgical procedure a subcutaneous adipose tissue biopsy is taken for reference.

Conditions

  • Nonshivering Thermogenisis

Interventions

OTHER

Outdoor weather

Seasonal changes in temperature

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Bjørn Richelsen, MD, PhD · Aarhus University Hospital

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-02-28
Primary Completion
2016-07-31
Completion
2016-08-31

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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