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Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity

NCT07370350 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-01-27

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Summary

This longitudinal observational study aims to validate ultrasound-based tongue markers related to tongue characteristics, including fat accumulation, morphologic and mechanical properties of the tongue in children and adolescents with obesity. Participants are assessed at baseline and after completion of a standardized 30-week inpatient weight-loss rehabilitation program at the Zeepreventorium (De Haan, Belgium). Tongue ultrasound parameters are examined in relation to anthropometric characteristics and obstructive sleep apnea condition.

Conditions

  • Obesity & Overweight
  • Pediatric Obesity
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Interventions

OTHER

Submental ultrasound

Tongue ultrasound via a submental approach. This non-invasive, risk-free and harmless protocol will study both morphological and dynamic characteristics of the tongue.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

    collaborator OTHER

  • Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Steven Provyn, Prof PhD · Haute Ecole Bruxelles Brabant & Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-01
Primary Completion
2026-07-01
Completion
2026-08-01

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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