Characterization of Dyslipidemia in Adolescent Obesity
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Cholesterol, Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 13 - 19 |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | September 2011 |
| End Date: | November 2014 |
| Contact: | Stephen Varvel A. Varvel, PhD |
| Email: | svarvel@hdlabinc.com |
| Phone: | 804-343-2718 |
The primary objective of this pilot study is to characterize the profile of lipoprotein,
inflammatory, and metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents as
compared to normal-weight age-matched controls.
inflammatory, and metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents as
compared to normal-weight age-matched controls.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 13-19
- BMI ≥25 (obese) or <25 (normal weight)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior diagnosis of any eating disorder (e.g. anorexia or bulimia)
- Prior diagnosis of any congenital lipid disorder (e.g. familial hypercholesterolemia)
- Current use (or within past 6 months) of any lipid altering medications
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