OCEAN Registry: Obesity and Clock for Elegant Aging Registry
Recruiting · NCT02674230 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
This study aims to study the relationships between obesity, circadian rhythm, and aging. The investigators set up a prospective cohort registry for morbid obesity, obesity, and normal subjects with annual follow-up. The cohort aims to investigate the pathophysiological, molecular, genetic, and cellular aspects of the relationships between obesity, circadian deregulation, and impacts on aging. Clinical data, questionnaires, biological material, and molecular signatures will be collected and investigated.
Who can take part
Age range
20 Years and older
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
- Age ≥ 20 years old
- Body mass index ≥ 24 kg/m2
- For normal subjects, Body mass index \< 24 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
- No inform consent
- Use of steroid medications
- Severe systemic diseases or organ failure with estimated life expectancy of 6 months or less
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital - Taoyuan, Taiwan