Apelin Levels and G212A Polymorphism of Apelin Receptor (APJ)

NCT ID: NCT01121172

Last Updated: 2016-05-19

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

180 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-05-31

Study Completion Date

2014-01-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate serum apelin levels as well as their possible association with G212A polymorphism of the apelin receptor in obese children and adolescents.

So far apelin has been reported to be involved in the pathophysiology of various heart diseases such as cardiomyopathies and heart failure. According to recent reports in adults apelin seems to be associated with impaired glucose metabolism, particularly in newly diagnosed diabetes type 2 patients. Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and compensatory hyperinsulinemia leading to diabetes mellitus type 2 even in youngsters. The researchers will try to investigate the role of this new adipokine in order to early detect and to prevent similar entities in childhood obesity.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obesity Insulin Resistance Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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obese

obese subjects according to International Obesity Task Force criteria

No interventions assigned to this group

lean

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Obese children and adolescents (aged 2-16 years old)

Exclusion Criteria

* Chronic diseases
* Hypothyroidism
* Medication
Minimum Eligible Age

2 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

As. Professor in Pediatric Endocrinology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Unit of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism-4th Department of Pediatrics, Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, , Greece

Site Status

Countries

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Greece

Other Identifiers

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10012010

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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