Genetics of Obesity in Chinese Youngs
The purpose of this study is to explore the pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of obese subjects,providing a convincing argument for further treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
| Condition(s) | Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The purpose of this study is to explore the pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of obese subjects,providing a convincing argument for further treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * body mass index (BMI)≥ 30kg/m2 * predominantly east China to minimize population stratification * willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy/lactation * Cushing syndrome * Hypothyroidism * obesity caused by pituitary and hypothalamic lesions * drug related obesity * history of major psychiatric illness |
| Ages | 14 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine |
| Locations | Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China |
| Start date | 2009-03 |
| NCT ID | NCT01084967 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01084967 |