Detection of Brown Adipose Tissue by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NCT02237872) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Detection of Brown Adipose Tissue by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
United States8 participantsStarted 2015-01-20
Plain-language summary
The primary goal of this study is to assess the accuracy of conventional fat fraction proton MRI for the detection of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) in healthy subjects using \[18F\]-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (fluorodeoxyglucose) -PET as gold standard.
In this pilot study, MRI and PET imaging of BAT of healthy adult volunteers will be performed on a combined PET/MRI scanner under mild cold condition.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Each subject must be fully informed and have signed consent.
* BMI \< 34
* Normal neurological and psychological development / able to give consent
* Willingness to participate in this study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects less than 18 years of age
* Severe claustrophobia
* Women who are pregnant, nursing an infant or planning to become pregnant in the next 30 days
* People who have a condition that makes MRI unsafe for them (for example, cardiac pacemaker, epicardial pacemaker leads, cochlear implants, metal aneurysm clip, iron filings in your eyes or metal halo devices)
* Have had radiation therapy or chemotherapy in the 2 months prior to PET scan
* Subjects are taking medications that may interfere with BAT detection
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.