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NCT05517967 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
An Examination of Brown Adipose Tissue and Energy Expenditure in Infants
A clinical trial of Cold Induced Thermogenesis, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05517967: Recruiting study of Cold Induced Thermogenesis, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
NCT05517967 is a study of Cold Induced Thermogenesis that is actively recruiting participants, run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05517967, a study of Cold Induced Thermogenesis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Excess fetal adipose tissue growth during intrauterine development increases future obesity risk. Development of brown adipose tissue, a highly thermogenic organ in utero, may affect postnatal energy expenditure, thus influencing obesity risk. This pilot research study is designed to understand the developmental origins of energy balance by examining maternal and neonatal factors that influence neonatal brown adipose tissue and to quantify its physiological relevance to energy expenditure in human neonates.
Primary Outcome
The difference in the infants' fat-signal fraction (ratio of lipid to water, expressed as a percentage), assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging, between a thermoneutral environment and a mild-cold exposure.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center - Baton Rouge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-08-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12-31 |
What NCT05517967 shows while recruiting
NCT05517967 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cold Induced Thermogenesis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT05517967 reports a single indexed study location in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05517967 about?
NCT05517967 is a clinical study titled "An Examination of Brown Adipose Tissue and Energy Expenditure in Infants". Excess fetal adipose tissue growth during intrauterine development increases future obesity risk. Development of brown adipose tissue, a highly thermogenic organ in utero, may affect postnatal energy expenditure, thus influencing obesity risk. This pilot research study is designed to understand the ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05517967?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2022-08-17. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05517967 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cold Induced Thermogenesis.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05517967?
This trial is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 258 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05517967 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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