Status:
UNKNOWN
Studying the Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Insulin Resistance Among Obese Children and Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
University of Jordan
Conditions:
Obesity, Childhood
Insulin Resistance
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Insulin resistance is a common complication of childhood obesity. It is considered to be an important link between adiposity and the risk factor of type 2 diabetes in children. The lifestyle modificat...
Detailed Description
This Experimental clinical trial study will be conducted in Amman, the capital of Jordan to compare the effect of Mediterranean diet and regular diet on insulin resistance among 50 participants of obe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age range between 10-16 years.
- Obese children and adolescents, BMI for age and sex is greater than the +2rd z-score, according to WHO growth chart.
- Children and adolescents diagnosed with insulin resistance and presence of acanthosis nigricans.
- Not on medication.
Exclusion
- Age younger than 10 years or older than 16 years.
- Overweight children and adolescents or obese (BMI for age and sex is less than +2rd z-score, according to WHO growth chart.
- Children and adolescents didn't diagnosis of insulin resistance
- On any medication.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 27 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04313452
Start Date
February 27 2020
End Date
February 1 2021
Last Update
March 18 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan