Measures of Obesity and Co-Morbid Conditions in Maori

September 13, 2005 updated by: Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research
It has been proposed that a higher cut off for BMI (body mass index) is to be used in Maori to define overweight and obesity. However, no one has assessed the prevalence of co-morbid conditions associated with BMI. It is well known that Maori are at greater risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to non-Maori and a delay in the identification of those who are overweight and obese may be detrimental for Maori. We will assess BMI, other measures of adiposity and prevalence of co-morbid conditions with a comparison with a similar matched non-Maori population.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This is a body composition analysis study of people self-identifying Maori and non-Maori participants from both Dunedin and Invercargill. The study consists of a clinical visit for anthropometry and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), followed by a single Dexa Scan visit. Participants meeting all the inclusion criteria were invited to participate in the study.

Outcome will be determined by examining Dexa Scan data and surrogate clinical endpoints. The clinical endpoints include: anthropometric measurements, Dexa analysis, bioelectric impedance, and BP measurements, and the biochemical measures of: lipid profile, fasting insulin and glucose, liver functions and uric acid levels.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

220

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • New Zealand
    • Otago
      • Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 9001
        • Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 68 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Self identify as Maori and non-Maori aged between 18-68 years
  • Male and female
  • Non-diabetic
  • Resident of Dunedin and Invercargill

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The presence of diabetes, renal or liver failure, or any other medical condition which is unstable and for which they are currently having active treatment

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jim I Mann, FRACP, PhD, Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2003

Study Completion

December 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ENCDR_3

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