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Maladaptive Adipose Tissue Activity in Cancer
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3
Start Date
2018-08-16
Completion Date
2020-05-20
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Resting Energy Expenditure
During each visit, the participant will be assessed in a resting state in a stable temperature controlled environment, and will undergo tests to find out how the body adjusts its metabolism to different temperatures.
Thermal Comfort Questionnaire
Patients will be given a questionnaire to assess their thermal response (whether they felt warmer or colder) during each study visit.
Locations (1)
Virginia Commonwealth University/ Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States