The effect of weight cycling on iron status, inflammation and immune function in young, overweight and obese wome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Overweight and obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000072718
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-01-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Body mass index equal to or above 27.5 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

Self-report of significant medical conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, disorders of the liver (including hemochromatosis) and kidney, autoimmune or metabolic diseases and malignancy) or use of medications that may influence weight, iron or inflammatory status; pregnancy or lactation; vegetarianism; smoking; and previous bariatric surgery. Volunteers reporting iron supplementation or blood donation within three months prior to recruitment were asked to participate only following a three month washout period

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified