Test cold exposure to activate body fat and reduce liver fat
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether controlled cold exposure can activate “brown fat” and affect liver fat buildup. It may help people with excess liver fat, measured on imaging, but it has several health and medication exclusions.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 28 and 40
- Your liver fat level is more than 10% on the study measurement (imaging)
- You are not pregnant and can safely undergo MRI scans
- You should not have certain long-term illnesses (like chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or active cancer)
- You should not have liver scarring/certain liver pressure problems (like cirrhosis or portal hypertension)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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