Clinical Trial: Prevalence of Carbohydrate Intolerance in Lean and Obese Children

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

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Brief Summary: The prevalence of obesity in children is reaching epidemic proportions. Excess adiposity is more than just a cosmetic problem, having substantial metabolic consequences. Insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, impaired glucose tolerance, and frank diabetes are often seen in obese children. In this study the prevalence of impaired glucose (carbohydrate) tolerance in lean children with a family history of diabetes and obese children with acanthosis nigricans with or without a family history of diabetes mellitus will be studied.

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Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

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Information By: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

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Date Received: January 18, 2000
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Last Updated: June 23, 2005
Last Verified: December 2003