Scientists test new scan method to spot 'Good' fat that burns calories

NCT ID NCT02237872

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether a standard MRI scan could accurately detect brown fat in healthy adults. Researchers compared MRI results against PET scans, which are considered the best current method. The goal was to find a simpler, safer way to measure brown fat for future obesity research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biomedical Research Imaging Center

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7513, United States

  • Biomedical Research Imaging Center

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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