RecruitingACTRN12606000189527

How does body fat distribution effect respiratory function tests?

A non-interventional observational study on the impact of obesity in respiratory function


Sponsor

we are applying for money from local sources, for example the University of Otago Research Grant

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2006

Study Type

Observational

Conditions

Summary

The hypothesis is that obesity has an impact on respiratory function and we aim to quantify this


Eligibility

Sex: Males

Inclusion Criteria1

  • BMIs from 20 to 42 will be recruited.

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Any respiratory disease, atopic individuals, and any conditions where the tests are contraindicated, e.g. epilepsy and methacholine challenge.

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Interventions

Non-interventional observational study

Non-interventional observational study


Locations(1)

New Zealand

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