Brown fat activity in Gilbert's syndrome
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at brown fat activity in people with Gilbert's syndrome, a harmless condition that causes slightly high bilirubin levels. It compares them to people without the condition to see if the extra bilirubin affects brown fat, which may help with weight and metabolism.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Be a non-smoker
- Be moderately physically active
- Have normal liver enzyme levels (AST, ALT, GGT less than twice the upper limit)
- For Gilbert's group: have total bilirubin over 1.2 mg/dL and indirect bilirubin over 1 mg/dL
- For control group: have total bilirubin at or below 1.2 mg/dL and indirect bilirubin at or below 1 mg/dL
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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