Respiratory Effects of Obesity in Children: Longitudinal Consequences After 6 Years of Aging

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06447246
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Childhood Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

The purpose of the study is to re-examine body composition, respiratory function, exercise tolerance, and dyspnea on exertion (DOE) in children with obesity (CWO) and children without obesity (CWOO) who were originally studied as 8-12-year-olds between 2016-2023 (i.e., originally Tanner score ≤ 3; 90 participants; 26 CWOO \& 64 CWO).

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 7, 2024
Start date
Aug 23, 2024
Status verified
Aug 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2029
Completion
Aug 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
90 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Children With Obesity
    No intervention or treatment will be administered. This group will not return after initial visits.
  • Arm: Children Without Obesity
    No intervention or treatment will be administered. This group will not return after initial visits.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pulmonary Function: Lung Volumes [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in differences between nonobese and obese children. Outcome measures will be assessed within 48-72 hours after completion of each study. ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, UT Southwestern and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallasTexas75231-

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