Impact of Obesity on Postural Control

April 16, 2010 updated by: Université Joseph Fourier
The goal of the present study was to objectively evaluate the postural behaviour of type II obese patients as compared to adults showing a normal body mass index (BMI) in critical postural tasks.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Ten healthy non-obese adults (control group, age = 42.4 ± 15.1, BMI = 22.4 ± 1.3, five women and five men) and ten obese adults (obese group, age = 46.2 ± 19.6, BMI = 35.2 ± 2.8, five women and five men, F(1,18)=0.3, p>0.05, and F(1,18)=176.3, p<.001, for control vs. obese age and BMI, respectively) voluntarily took part in this investigation.

Description

Inclusion:

  • BMI > 35 or BMI < 25

Exclusion:

  • Muscular, neurological or cardiovascular deficits
  • Competitive physical activities

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Crossover
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
control (Body Mass Index < 25)
Obese (Body Mass Index > 35)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Université Joseph Fourier

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

April 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 16, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

April 19, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 19, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2010

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PCO

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