Examining brown fat and energy use in newborns

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the development of brown adipose tissue in infants and its impact on energy expenditure. It aims to identify maternal and neonatal factors that influence the growth of brown fat and to measure how this tissue responds to mild cold exposure. The study will involve up to 60 infants aged 0-3 weeks, utilizing advanced techniques to assess body composition and metabolic rates under different temperature conditions. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to shed light on the origins of obesity risk starting from infancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged 0 weeks to less than 3 weeks at visit 1
* be willing to complete MRI procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to complete two clinic visits within 14 days
* Born with health conditions that would render the procedures unsafe
* Born earlier than 36 and 0 days gestation
* Taken a steroid drug since birth
* Implanted metal or electronic objects that render MRI unsafe

Where it's running

• Pennington Biomedical Research Center
  Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Emily W Flanagan, PhD — Pennington Biomedical Research Center
• Study coordinator: Emily W Flanagan, PhD
• Email: emily.flanagan@pbrc.edu
• Phone: 225-763-2828

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.