Phthalate Esters and Childhood Obesity

Phthalate esters have been considered closely related with childhood obesity, but the existing studies revealed inconsistent results. This study was desigened to investigate the association between phthalate esters and childhood obesity in China.

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Key information

Conditions

Childhood Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pediatric Obesity Signs and Symptoms

Age range

6 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

The physical activity, dietary intake and the levels of urine phthalate metabolites of children were detected, and the associations between these 3 factors and childhood obesity were analyzed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Children who were classified as normal, overweight and obesity based on age, gender and BMI.

Exclusion criteria

The participants who were with endocrine disorders.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

the levels of urine phthalate metabolites

Time frame: 3 months

9 phthalate metabolites (MMP, MEP, MnBP, MiBP, MEHP, MEOHP, MEHHP, MCEPP, MCMHP) in first morning urine sample of the participants were detected

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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Registry information

Official study title

the Association Between Phthalate Esters and Childhood Obesity

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Nov 18, 2022
Registry last updated: Nov 18, 2022

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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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