Leipzig Adipose Tissue Childhood Cohort
Recruiting · NCT02208141 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Leipzig
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
In this study the investigators hypothesize that pathological alterations in adipose tissue biology already occur during the development and progression of obesity in children and adolescents. The investigators aim to identify and characterize mechanisms and molecular targets that affect the development of adipose tissue and ensuing obesity in childhood and adolescence.
Who can take part
Age range
No age limits stated
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 weight: 3000 g - 180 kg
- suitable surgical procedure
- signed informed consent by the guardians and the study participant, if older 12 years
Exclusion criteria
- severe chronic and inflammatory diseases
- acute or chronic infections
- oncological diseases
- clotting disorders
- complications during surgical procedure
- drug treatment
- nil by mouth
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Center for Pediatric Research Leipzig (CPL) - Leipzig, Saxony, Germany