Chilly vests reveal hidden fat secrets that could fight obesity
NCT ID NCT06424132
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates why brown fat, which burns calories to generate heat, stops working when it's warm. Researchers will use cold vests on 8 healthy and obese adults to see how genes and proteins change. The goal is to find new targets for treating obesity and related metabolic problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cold vest exposure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify new targets for treating obesity and metabolic disorders by reactivating brown fat.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 8 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It focuses on biomarkers, not a direct treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rockefeller University
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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