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ObesityNCT01988454

Characterization of Dyslipidemia in Adolescent Obesity

An observational study of Obesity, run by Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The primary objective of this pilot study is to characterize the profile of lipoprotein, inflammatory, and metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents as compared to normal-weight age-matched controls. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 13 to 19 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2011to Jun 2014
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 13 to 19 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Enrollment will be representative of the ethnic population of Charlotte, NC, estimated as 50% Caucasian, 35% African American, 10% Hispanic, and 5 % other.

Who may be able to join

  • Age 13-19
  • BMI ≥25 (obese) or <25 (normal weight)

Who cannot join

  • Prior diagnosis of any eating disorder (e.g. anorexia or bulimia)
  • Prior diagnosis of any congenital lipid disorder (e.g. familial hypercholesterolemia)
  • Current use (or within past 6 months) of any lipid altering medications

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • The Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277

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About this study

The primary objective of this pilot study is to characterize the profile of lipoprotein, inflammatory, and metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents as compared to normal-weight age-matched controls.

Conditions
Obesity
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Comparison of biomarker profiles

    To characterize and compare lipoprotein, inflammation and metabolic markers in obese and normal weight adolescents.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Nov 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2011
  3. Primary completionJun 2014
  4. Study completionJun 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01988454
Sponsor's protocol ID
R2011-2103
Status last verified
Feb 2015
First submitted
7 Nov 2013
Last updated
13 Feb 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, Lamb MM, Flegal KM. Prevalence of high body mass index in US children and adolescents, 2007-2008. JAMA. 2010 Jan 20;303(3):242-9. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.2012. Epub 2010 Jan 13.

    PubMed 20071470
  • Berenson GS, Srinivasan SR, Bao W, Newman WP 3rd, Tracy RE, Wattigney WA. Association between multiple cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis in children and young adults. The Bogalusa Heart Study. N Engl J Med. 1998 Jun 4;338(23):1650-6. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199806043382302.

    PubMed 9614255
  • Must A, Jacques PF, Dallal GE, Bajema CJ, Dietz WH. Long-term morbidity and mortality of overweight adolescents. A follow-up of the Harvard Growth Study of 1922 to 1935. N Engl J Med. 1992 Nov 5;327(19):1350-5. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199211053271904.

    PubMed 1406836
  • Raitakari OT, Juonala M, Viikari JS. Obesity in childhood and vascular changes in adulthood: insights into the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study. Int J Obes (Lond). 2005 Sep;29 Suppl 2:S101-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803085.

    PubMed 16385760
  • Superko HR. Advanced lipoprotein testing and subfractionation are clinically useful. Circulation. 2009 May 5;119(17):2383-95. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.809582. No abstract available.

    PubMed 19414656
  • Haney EM, Huffman LH, Bougatsos C, Freeman M, Steiner RD, Nelson HD. Screening and treatment for lipid disorders in children and adolescents: systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics. 2007 Jul;120(1):e189-214. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-1801.

    PubMed 17606543
  • Kang HS, Gutin B, Barbeau P, Litaker MS, Allison J, Le NA. Low-density lipoprotein particle size, central obesity, cardiovascular fitness, and insulin resistance syndrome markers in obese youths. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2002 Aug;26(8):1030-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802045.

    PubMed 12119567
  • Miyashita M, Okada T, Kuromori Y, Harada K. LDL particle size, fat distribution and insulin resistance in obese children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Mar;60(3):416-20. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602333.

    PubMed 16278685
  • Kelishadi R, Cook SR, Amra B, Adibi A. Factors associated with insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among youths. Atherosclerosis. 2009 Jun;204(2):538-43. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.09.034. Epub 2008 Oct 9.

    PubMed 19013572

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obesity, run by Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Feb 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Comparison of biomarker profiles (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01988454, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Feb 2015.

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