Metabolic Syndrome and Gen-polymorphs Influence on Weightloss Among Children in Treatment for Overweight

July 13, 2023 updated by: Jens-Christian Holm, Holbaek Sygehus

Indicators for the Metabolic Syndrome as Well as the Influence of Different Gen-polymorphs on Weightloss and the Maintenance of Lower Weight Among Children in Treatment for Overweight

Definition:

the overall objective is to examine childhood obesity with focus on NAFLD and its treatment. Further, we aimed to investigate the impact of genetic variation on obesity.

The specific aims are to;

  • describe the degree of NAFLD among overweight and obese, Danish children. (hypothesis; the degree for pediatric NAFLD among Danish Children was equal that found in other Caucasian paediatric study populations).
  • investigate the effect of a multidisciplinary intervention treatment of 1 year on liver fat content.

(hypothesis; the intervention could reduce the liver fat percentage and a reduction in BMI SDS would associate with a reduction in liver fat content) - Analyze changes in liver fat content in relation to changes in levels of fasting blood variables to see if any of them could be used as a clinical tool for monitoring hepatic steatosis in the clinic.

(hypothesis; serum aminotransferases (separately and their ratio, respectively), serum insulin, and HOMA-IR could predict improvement in liver fat content

- Investigate the association between genetic variants and obesity.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

517

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Holbaek, Denmark, 4300
        • The Children's Obesity Clinic, Paediatric Department, University Hospital Holbaek, Region Zealand, University of Copenhagen

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 20 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Overweight and obese Children. 5-20 Years old. Paediatric Department, University Hospital Holbaek,Region Zealand, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 5- 20 Years old.
  • Adipose. BMI > 90 % percentile
  • New patient in the Children's Obesity Clinic, Paediatric Department, University Hospital Holbaek,Region Zealand, Denmark
  • Informed Consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Drop-outs

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
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Overweight and obese Children (BMI SDS > 90th percentile according to Danish BMI sheets) 5-20 Years of age. Recruited from the Paediatric department, University Hospital Holbaek, Region Zealand, Denmark, University of Copenhagen
Overweight and obese Children, 5-20 Years old, followed by Paediatricians and other Health Personals (multidisciplinary team). Included at their first visit in the clinic (baseline)and follow-up after ~ 1 Year.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
weightloss
Time Frame: 1 Year
1 Year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
NAFLD (non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease).Gene-polymorphs
Time Frame: 1 Year
Nafld measured by Magnet resonance spectroscopy. Sequencing of MC4R
1 Year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dorthe S. Bille, MD, Paediatric department, University Hospital Holbaek, Region Zealand, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2009

First Posted (Estimated)

January 15, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 17, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 13, 2023

Last Verified

July 1, 2023

More Information

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