The effect of the Ramadan fast on the weight status of obese adolescents

Completed

• Conditions: 10018424; adiposity; obesity; 10003018

• Registration Number: NL-OMON37327
• Lead Sponsor: Slotervaartziekenhuis

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2013-06-26
• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

- Paticipation in the Ramadan fast
- Age between 12-18 years
- Obesity as defined by Z-BMI score >2.3 (22)
- A written informed consent from participant as well as both parents (or guardian)

Exclusion Criteria

- Obesity induced by underlying pathology, such as endocrine, a syndrome or chromosomal disorders, or chronic use of medication
- Pre-existing renal function disorder, diabetes mellitus or familial hypercholesterolemia
- Pregnancy
- Language barrier

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study endpoint is the effect of the Ramadan on changes in weight<br /><br>status from baseline, measured as Z-BMI score. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary endpoints are the effects of the Ramadan on glucose metabolism,<br /><br>insulin resistance; serum levels of total, HDL- and LDL-cholesterol,<br /><br>triglycerides, hs-CRP and body composition.</p><br>