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Composition and Collection Feasibility of Gut Microbiota in Children With and Without Obesity

NCT03149601 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2019-08-01

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Summary

Adults with obesity have an imbalance of bacteria in their intestines which may contribute to weight gain and diseases related to obesity. Restoring the balance of these bacteria (the "microbiota") could help reduce weight and related diseases. However, little is known about this imbalance in children with obesity. This research study will map out the compositions of the gut microbiota of children and compare them with those of children who have healthy weights and different degrees of obesity. This project will also measure the amounts of fatty acids in the stools which are an indication of how efficiently the intestines absorb calories from food. If an imbalance is detected in children with obesity, then this information can help researchers test ways to restore the gut microbiota with hopes of reducing weight and some of its related health problems.

Conditions

  • Childhood Obesity

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-03-07
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2019-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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