Can brown fat help burn calories? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT03049462

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of body fat that may help burn energy and improve metabolism. Researchers want to understand how BAT works and how it changes when people take a drug called mirabegron. The study involves 100 adults aged 18-40 with a BMI between 18 and 40, including women with PCOS. Participants take pills daily for 4 weeks and undergo tests like scans, exercise tests, and metabolic monitoring to measure changes in BAT activity and overall health.

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  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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