The study aims to investigate how the acute intake of two different meals affects the secretion of appetite hormones and BAT metabolism.
In Turku PET-Centre, researchers have investigated brown adipose tissue (BAT) function and its role in human metabolism since 2008. In 2018, they showed that BAT is activated after the consumption of meals through a process called meal-induced thermogenesis.
Researchers are now recruiting normal-weight and individuals with overweight and obesity (men and women) for their new study.
Eligibility criteria
- Men and women between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are normal weight or overweight.
- You do not smoke.
- You have no medical conditions.
Study visits
The study includes three visits to the Turku PET-Centre.
- On two visits, a PET/CT study will be performed before and after a meal.
- The other visit will include blood sampling for metabolic measurements.
This study does not offer direct health benefits, but you will receive the results of health-related laboratory tests, which might be beneficial.
Principal investigator: Prof. Kirsi Virtanen.
Contact details
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in learning more, please contact:
- Email: foodbat.study@gmail.com
- Phone: 02 3135875 (9:00–14:00, research nurse)
