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NCT03621124 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Maladaptive Adipose Tissue Activity in Cancer
A clinical trial, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- 3
- Enrollment target
NCT03621124: Clinical Trial study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
NCT03621124 is a clinical trial that was terminated before completion, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03621124 was terminated before completion, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- 3 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this pilot research is to study brown adipose tissue, a type of fat that increases metabolism (burns energy) during exposure to cold, and how it may contribute to the weight loss observed in cancer.
Primary Outcome
Characterization of the energy metabolism profiles of cancer patients with and without evidence of BAT activation will be assessed utilizing one sided t-test.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Resting Energy Expenditure
- OTHER Thermal Comfort Questionnaire
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 3 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-05-20 |
Why NCT03621124 stopped before completion
NCT03621124 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Resting Energy Expenditure is the first listed.
NCT03621124 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03621124 about?
NCT03621124 is a clinical study titled "Maladaptive Adipose Tissue Activity in Cancer". The purpose of this pilot research is to study brown adipose tissue, a type of fat that increases metabolism (burns energy) during exposure to cold, and how it may contribute to the weight loss observed in cancer.
What is the current status of trial NCT03621124?
This trial is currently terminated. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2018-08-16. Estimated completion is 2020-05-20.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03621124?
The interventions under investigation include: Resting Energy Expenditure (PROCEDURE), Thermal Comfort Questionnaire (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03621124?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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