Status:

RECRUITING

Effects of Intermittent Dietary Restriction on Cardiometabolic Risk in School-aged Children

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Syndrome, Metabolic

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized trial aims to evaluate the health-promoting effects of intermittent dietary restrictions, including intermittent low-carbohydrate diet (ILCD) and calorie restriction (ICR), in school-a...

Detailed Description

Childhood obesity comorbid with one or more CMR factors, including hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, predicts an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Lifesty...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 7-18 years at baseline.
  • At least one of the following cardio-metabolic abnormalities:
  • Prediabetes (Impaired fasting glucose: 5.6 ≤ fasting blood glucose level ≤ 6.9 mmol/L; or Impaired glucose tolerance: 7.8 ≤ blood glucose level after 2 hours postprandial ≤ 11.0 mmol/L).
  • Lipid abnormalities (High-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≤ 1.04 mmol/L; or Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥ 3.37 mmol/L; or Triglycerides ≥ 1.70 mmol/L, or Total cholesterol ≥ 5.18 mmol/L).
  • Elevated blood pressure (Systolic/diastolic blood pressure consistently higher than the 90th percentile for gender, age, and height; or systolic/diastolic blood pressure ≥ 120/80 mmHg).

Exclusion

  • Previously diagnosed with heart failure, severe malnutrition, immune deficiency, liver or kidney disease, cancer, or other diseases deemed unsuitable for participation.
  • Had a history of bariatric surgery.
  • Used weight loss pills or supplements in the last three months.
  • Other situations unsuitable for participation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 13 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

324 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06500078

Start Date

July 13 2024

End Date

December 31 2026

Last Update

August 26 2025

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Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Shanghai, China