Genetics of Obesity in Chinese Youngs
Recruiting
Observational Study
Obesity
Metabolic Syndrome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 14 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 8,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
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…
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