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NCT07030725
EARLY_PHASE1

Menthol Stimulation of Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans: Aim 1

Sponsor: Indiana University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Brown adipose tissue becomes activated during cold conditions to increase thermogenesis (i.e., energy expenditure). Topical menthol application increases resting energy expenditure but it is unclear whether brown adipose tissue activation contributes to this rise in the energy expenditure. The overall goal with this project is to determine whether topical menthol application stimulates brown adipose tissue.

Official title: Targeted TRPM8 Stimulation and Brown Adipose Tissue Activation in Humans

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 40 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

12

Start Date

2025-03-27

Completion Date

2025-06-09

Last Updated

2026-08-06

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Menthol Gel

Menthol (5% L-menthol) will be applied to the anterior thorax.

DRUG

Sham

Sham gel applied to the anterior thorax.

BEHAVIORAL

Time control

No gel applied to anterior thorax.

Locations (1)

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana, United States