Tiny study tests MRI for brown fat detection
NCT ID NCT02237872
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether MRI can accurately detect brown adipose tissue (brown fat) in healthy adults, using PET scans as the gold standard. Eight volunteers underwent both scans under mild cold conditions. The goal was to see how well MRI matches PET, not to treat or cure any condition.
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Biomedical Research Imaging Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7513, United States
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Biomedical Research Imaging Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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