Clinical Trial

Menthol Stimulation of Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans: Aim 1

Completed Early Phase 1
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Summary
Brown adipose tissue becomes activated during cold conditions to increase thermogenesis (i.e., energy expenditure). Topical menthol application increases resting energy expenditure but it is unclear whether brown adipose tissue activation contributes to this rise in the energy expenditure. The overall goal with this project is to determine whether topical menthol application stimulates brown adipose tissue.
Protocol Amendment History 4 changes
critical Trial completed 2026-08-07
notable Enrollment reduced: 24 -> 12 participants 2026-08-07
notable Primary completion moved earlier: 2026-03 -> 2025-06-09 2026-08-07
minor Completion moved earlier: 2026-09 -> 2025-06-09 2026-08-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07030725
Lead Sponsor Indiana University
Conditions Regulation of Energy Expenditure
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2025-03-27
Primary Completion 2025-06-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-06-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-06