Thermogenesis in Hyperthyroidism and Effect of Anti-Adrenergic Therapy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-02-12
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The overall objective of the HEAT study is to determine the acute effect of propranolol on
energy expenditure in patients suffering from hyperthyroidism and to evaluate the
consequences of the change of hyper- to euthyroidism on metabolism during the course of
treatment, especially with regard to the reaction to cold ambient temperatures.