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

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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