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NCT04352244 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
The Physiology of Human Brown Adipose Tissue
A clinical trial of Obesity and Adipose Tissue, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04352244 is a study of Obesity and Adipose Tissue that is actively recruiting participants, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT04352244, a study of Obesity and Adipose Tissue, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Brown fat is a type of fat, found in both children and adults, which can produce heat and regulate the body's metabolism and energy use. White fat is the more common type of fat which is used to store extra calories. Understanding more about differences between brown and white fat may allow us to develop new approaches to improve the body's metabolism.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Fat biopsy
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Blood sampling
- GENETIC Blood sample for DNA analysis
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04352244
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04352244 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Fat biopsy is the first listed.
NCT04352244 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04352244 about?
NCT04352244 is a clinical study titled "The Physiology of Human Brown Adipose Tissue". Brown fat is a type of fat, found in both children and adults, which can produce heat and regulate the body's metabolism and energy use. White fat is the more common type of fat which is used to store extra calories. Understanding more about differences between brown and white fat may allow us to de...
What is the current status of trial NCT04352244?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2020-03-05. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04352244 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Adipose Tissue, Adipose Tissue, Brown.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04352244?
The interventions under investigation include: Fat biopsy (PROCEDURE), Blood sampling (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Blood sample for DNA analysis (GENETIC).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04352244?
This trial is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04352244 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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