Chilly dips may fire up Fat-Burning brown tissue in obesity
NCT ID NCT05468151
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking weekly cold water baths (18°C) for at least 12 weeks can boost brown fat activity in adults with obesity. Brown fat is a type of body fat that burns energy to generate heat. Researchers will use special scans to measure blood flow and fuel use in brown fat. The goal is to understand how cold exposure affects metabolism, which could lead to new treatments for obesity.
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Turku PET Centre
Turku, Turku, 20520, Finland
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