The Stress-obesity Axis: a Metabolomics Approach Towards Personalized Nutrition in Adolescents
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pediatric Obesity
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
- 11 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 750 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Ghent · Other
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About This Trial
The ultimate aim of this project is to establish a validated strategy that allows for personalized intervention in adolescents (11 to 17 years) whom are assigned a state of overweight or obesity.
The investigators will assess the following hypotheses:
* Weight condition is reflected by the fecal metabolome (WP1)
* Emotional stress is implicated in weight condition (WP1)
* Functionality of the gu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 11-17 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Obesity/overweight
* Type 1 diabetes
* Medical conditions including pancreatic failure
* Developmental and hormonal disorders. E.g. thyroid problems, adrenal problems, Kallmann's syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome (P…
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