The effect of the Ramadan fast on the weight status of obese adolescents

The effect of the Ramadan fast on the weight status of obese adolescents - Ramadan study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37327

Enrollment

Registered

2012-05-15

Start date

2012-06-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

adiposity obesity

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

12 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Paticipation in the Ramadan fast - Age between 12-18 years - Obesity as defined by Z-BMI score >2.3 (22) - A written informed consent from participant as well as both parents (or guardian)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Obesity induced by underlying pathology, such as endocrine, a syndrome or chromosomal disorders, or chronic use of medication - Pre-existing renal function disorder, diabetes mellitus or familial hypercholesterolemia - Pregnancy - Language barrier

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study endpoint is the effect of the Ramadan on changes in weight status from baseline, measured as Z-BMI score.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary endpoints are the effects of the Ramadan on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance; serum levels of total, HDL- and LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, hs-CRP and body composition.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results