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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Locations
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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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