NCT07370350 Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity
| NCT ID | NCT07370350 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant |
| Condition | Obesity & Overweight |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.
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Brief Summary
This longitudinal observational study aims to validate ultrasound-based tongue markers related to tongue characteristics, including fat accumulation, morphologic and mechanical properties of the tongue in children and adolescents with obesity. Participants are assessed at baseline and after completion of a standardized 30-week inpatient weight-loss rehabilitation program at the Zeepreventorium (De Haan, Belgium). Tongue ultrasound parameters are examined in relation to anthropometric characteristics and obstructive sleep apnea condition.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years * Diagnosis of obesity * Already enrolled in the inpatient weight-loss rehabilitation program at the Zeepreventorium * Written informed consent from legal guardian and assent from the participant, following the legal requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Known orthopedic, traumatic, or rheumatologic conditions affecting the cervicocephalic region * Contraindication to ultrasound examination * Inability to comply with study procedures * Inability to understand the procedures
Contact & Investigator
Steven Provyn, Prof PhD
STUDY DIRECTOR
Haute Ecole Bruxelles Brabant & Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07370350 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Obesity & Overweight. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07370350 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07370350 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at frederic.paillaugue@vub.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07370350 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Brussels, Belgium, De Haan, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07370350 clinical trial?
NCT07370350 is sponsored by Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant. The principal investigator is Steven Provyn, Prof PhD at Haute Ecole Bruxelles Brabant & Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.
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