An Examination of Brown Adipose Tissue and Energy Expenditure in Infants
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Observational Study
Cold Induced Thermogenesis
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 5 Weeks
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Other
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About This Trial
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 ne…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 0 weeks to less than 3 weeks at visit 1
* be willing to complete MRI procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to complete two clinic visits within 14 days
* Born with health conditions that would render the procedures unsafe
* Born earlier than 36 and 0 days gestation
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