Fat and the Brain-Neuronal and Sensory Fat Perception

University Hospital Tuebingen1 site in 1 countryAugust 11, 2014

ConditionsFat Perception in the Brain

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Fat Perception in the Brain
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Fat detection thresholds
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 8 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This project will examine neuronal and sensory fat perception. Our hypothesis is that subjects being either hypersensitive or hyposensitive for fat will show different brain activities. Therefore the investigators will conduct functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and fat detection threshold tests examining neuronal and sensory fat perception.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 11, 2014

End Date

July 2017

Last Updated

8 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University Hospital Tuebingen

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Sabine Frank

Dr.

University Hospital Tuebingen

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

•lactose intolerance
•fMRI contraindications (metal implants,...)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Fat detection thresholds

Time Frame: each measurement day

A sensory test will be conducted to establish individual fat detection thresholds. It is expected that subjects\* brain activity is dependent on sensory fat sensitivity.