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Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity
Led by Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant · Updated on 2026-01-27
100
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
69 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant
Lead Sponsor
V
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
ISEK-HE2B, av. Schalle 91
Brussels, Belgium, 1160
Actively Recruiting
2
Zeepreventorium Koninklijke Baan 5
De Haan, Belgium
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
F
Frederic Paillaugue, MSc PT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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