Plain-English translation of NCT02208141 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why some children develop obesity by studying how their fat tissue works differently. They will collect small samples of fat tissue from children and teenagers — both those at a healthy weight and those who are overweight — and examine how the tissue is structured, functions, and affects the body. This information could help doctors prevent or better treat childhood obesity in the future.
Childhood obesity is a growing health problem, but doctors don't fully understand what goes wrong with fat tissue to cause it. This study aims to identify the early warning signs of fat tissue dysfunction so that treatments can be developed to prevent obesity and related conditions like insulin resistance.
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If you qualify, you would be enrolled in this study as either a lean or overweight/obese participant. During a surgery you are already having for medical reasons, researchers will collect a small sample of fat tissue. Your tissue sample will then be studied in detail to understand its structure and function. The study involves no extra visits or interventions — the tissue collection happens only during your planned surgery.
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Germany
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
October 2010
Primary completion
December 2030
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2023.
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Central contact
Antje Körner, Prof. Dr.
University of Leipzig
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