Analysis of Microalbuminuria and Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Adolescents of Different Ethnic Backgrounds
Completed
- Conditions
- Inflammation
- Registration Number
- NCT00616707
- Lead Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are signs of inflammation in one's blood and urine and to find out if one's body size or ethnicity has an effect on these substances.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 68
Inclusion Criteria
- Adolescents between 12 to 18 years old
- Hispanic, African American or Caucasian ethnicity
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between the 5th and 85th percentile or greater than the 95th percentile
- Must currently be attending a UC Davis Pediatric clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- Chronic liver or kidney disease, known Diabetes or other chronic illnesses (such as Sickle Cell Disease or Cystic Fibrosis)
- Subjects can NOT be acutely febrile, smoke, chronically use prescription medications or oral contraceptive pills.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To compare plasma levels of inflammatory markers and urinary biomarkers of oxidative stress in adolescents of Hispanic, African-American and Caucasian ethnicity at the end of study
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To determine if there is an independent correlation between these markers and urinary microalbumin excretion at the end of study
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UC Davis Medical Center
🇺🇸Sacramento, California, United States