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Phthalate Esters and Childhood Obesity

Completed
Conditions
Childhood Obesity
Registration Number
NCT05622513
Lead Sponsor
Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
480
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.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the levels of urine phthalate metabolites3 months

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

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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