RecruitingNCT02208141
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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