Effect of Caffeine on Cold-stimulated Brown Adipose Tissue Activity

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) Physiology Cold Exposure
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 40
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
12 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of the study is to asses brown adipose tissue activity after a cold mild stimulus, preceded by 200mg caffeine or placebo administration.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * BMI 18.5 to 25 kg/m2 * Able to give informed consent as documented by signature * Moderate caffeine consumption (1 to 3 cups of coffee per day) * Increase of EE in response to mild cold of ≥ 5% of REE Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity or allergy to caffeine * Conc…
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Matthias Betz, Prof.

0041 61 556 56 54

Matthias.Betz@usb.ch

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Jaël Senn, MD

0041 61 328 70 79

jaelrut.senn@usb.ch

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