Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis in Humans Using Formoterol Fumarate (GB10)

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Obesity

Interventions

• DRUG: Formoterol Fumarate 12 micrograms Inhalation Powder
• DRUG: Nicotinic Acid 50 MG Oral Tablet
• OTHER: Acute Cold Exposure
• DIAGNOSTIC_TEST: Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• DIAGNOSTIC_TEST: Indirect calorimetry
• DIAGNOSTIC_TEST: dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA scan)
• PROCEDURE: Biopsy
• PROCEDURE: iv lines
• PROCEDURE: Electromyogram (EMG)

Sponsor

Université de Sherbrooke