Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Study

The Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Study is an observational study being conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina to investigate cardiometabolic risk parameters in obese subjects ages 4 to 21. A detailed assessment is performed on eligible subjects including fasting labwork, anthropometrics, nutrition analysis, body composition testing, echocardiography, and carotid IMT measurements.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Body Weight Cardiovascular Risk Factor Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Overweight and Obesity Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

4 year–21 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

MUSC

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

age 4 to 21 years history of obesity (BMI at or over the 95th% for age/gender)

Exclusion criteria

age below 4 or above 21 years no history of obesity current pregnancy current chronic oral steroid use current insulin use

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

fasting insulin

Time frame: baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Other

Registry information

Acronym: PMSS

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 27, 2018
Registry last updated: Jun 28, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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