Biological stress activity in obese children compared to normal weight controls: a pilot study.
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Obesitasoverweightobesity
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
Obesity (controlgroup: normal weight, age- and sex matched)
Age 8-12 years
Exclusion Criteria
Presence of chronic disease
Use of corticosteroids
Use of beta-blockers
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main study parameter is the difference in stress levels in obese children<br /><br>as compared to normal weight controls.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Cortisol sensitivity in obese children compared to normal weight controls. </p><br>