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Leipzig Adipose Tissue Childhood Cohort

Determinants of Adipose Tissue Development and Obesity in Children and Adolescents


Sponsor

University of Leipzig

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2010

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study the investigators hypothesize that pathological alterations in adipose tissue biology already occur during the development and progression of obesity in children and adolescents. The investigators aim to identify and characterize mechanisms and molecular targets that affect the development of adipose tissue and ensuing obesity in childhood and adolescence.


Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria3

  • body weight: 3000 g - 180 kg
  • suitable surgical procedure
  • signed informed consent by the guardians and the study participant, if older 12 years

Exclusion Criteria7

  • severe chronic and inflammatory diseases
  • acute or chronic infections
  • oncological diseases
  • clotting disorders
  • complications during surgical procedure
  • drug treatment
  • nil by mouth

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Locations(1)

Center for Pediatric Research Leipzig (CPL)

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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