Scientists dive into brown fat to unlock metabolism secrets
NCT ID NCT04352244
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at brown fat, a special type of fat that burns energy and may help control metabolism. Researchers will collect small fat samples from 40 healthy adults during planned surgeries. The goal is to learn how brown and white fat differ, which could lead to new ways to improve metabolism and fight obesity.
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