How does body fat distribution effect respiratory function tests?

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity; Respiratory function; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Respiratory - Normal development and function of the respiratory system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000189527
• Lead Sponsor: we are applying for money from local sources, for example the University of Otago Research Grant

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

BMIs from 20 to 42 will be recruited.

Exclusion Criteria

Any respiratory disease, atopic individuals, and any conditions where the tests are contraindicated, e.g. epilepsy and methacholine challenge.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Respiratory function tests[These are one off observations];Body fat distribution as measured by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)[These are one off observations]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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