Genetics of Obesity in Chinese Youngs
Recruiting · NCT01084967 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to explore the pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of obese subjects,providing a convincing argument for further treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Who can take part
Age range
14 Years to 30 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- body mass index (BMI)≥ 30kg/m2
- predominantly east China to minimize population stratification
- willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- pregnancy/lactation
- Cushing syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
- obesity caused by pituitary and hypothalamic lesions
- drug related obesity
- history of major psychiatric illness
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine - Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China