Genetics of Obesity in Chinese Youngs

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age14-30
SponsorShanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

body mass index (BMI)≥ 30kg/m2

predominantly east China to minimize population stratification

willing and able to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

pregnancy/lactation

Cushing syndrome

Hypothyroidism

obesity caused by pituitary and hypothalamic lesions

Trial population

The population from which cohorts will be selected include students, residents, staff, and/or faculty who are present on Shanghai Jiaotong University school of medicine, and surrounding areas.

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

8,000 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups
Group A: Healthy lean control group
Group B: obesity group

Trial outcomes

This trial has no outcomes listed.

Sponsors and contacts

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