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Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Gilbert's Syndrome
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna
Summary
The goal of this case-control study is to investigate energy metabolism and brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity in individuals with Gilbert's syndrome (GS) and controls. The main focus of the study is to analyze: 1. the link between bilirubin metabolism and metabolic health. 2. energy metabolism and body composition in individuals with Gilbert's syndrome and control subjects 3. brown adipose tissue activity in Gilbert's syndrome and healthy controls. Participants will undergo the following investigations: 1. cold exposure 2. PET-CT imaging with 18-F-FDG 3. MRI imaging of liver, abdominal fat and muscle 4. blood sampling 5. indirect calorimetry 6. bioelectrical impedance analysis 7. infrared thermography Researchers will compare individuals with GS and control subjects in terms of metabolic health, body composition and BAT activity.
Official title: BiliMetHealth- Energy Metabolism and Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) Activity in Individuals With Gilbert's Syndrome (GS) and Healthy Controls
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-03-06
Completion Date
2027-01-15
Last Updated
2024-03-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
analyzing brown adipose tissue, body composition and metabolic health
cooling procedure, PET-CT imaging, MR imaging, blood sampling, indirect calorimetry, thermograpy, impedance analysis
Locations (1)
Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria