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NCT06426082
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Deciphering a Novel and Unique Brown Adipose Tissue Depot in Women

Sponsor: Universidad de Almeria

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Summary

Type of Study: Clinical Trial Goal: The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate specific brown and beige fat cells in the dorsocervical area of young, lean adult women. Participant Population/Health Conditions: The study will involve 40 young, lean adult women. Main Questions: The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Are there active brown or beige adipocytes in the subcutaneous fat of the dorsocervical area (i.e., iBAT)? * What is the secretory function of these adipocytes? * How do traditional interventions like cold exposure, as well as new approaches like Beta-2 agonist stimulation and exercise, affect the thermogenesis of these fat cells at the cellular and molecular levels? Participants Will: Be randomized into one of four groups: thermoneutral exposure, cold exposure, aerobic exercise, or Beta-2 agonist treatment. Follow their assigned regimen for 4 weeks. Provide tissue samples from the dorsocervical area and abdomen before and after the 4-week intervention. Undergo analysis of these samples using advanced techniques to understand the presence and activity of brown and beige fat cells. Comparison Group: Researchers will compare the effects of different interventions (thermoneutral exposure, cold exposure, aerobic exercise, Beta-2 agonist treatment) on the presence and thermogenesis of brown and beige fat cells in the dorsocervical area.

Official title: Deciphering the Molecular and Secretory Functions of a Novel and Unique Brown Adipose Tissue Depot in Women

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

18 Years - 22 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

40

Start Date

2024-11-01

Completion Date

2026-08

Last Updated

2024-05-23

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Thermoneutral condition

Participants will be exposed 2 hours/day at 32ºC for 5 days/week

BEHAVIORAL

Cold condition

Participants will be exposed 2 hours/day at 18ºC for 5 days/week

BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic exercise condition

Participants will perform aerobic exercise training 5 days/week at 65% heart rate reserve for 60 minutes each training session

DRUG

Salbutamol

Participants will take salbutamol 12 mg/day. 7 days week

Locations (1)

Universidad de Almería

Almería, Spain