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Can moving more protect teen hearts? ultrasound study probes artery thickness in obesity

NCT ID NCT07811115

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Avignon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Avignon are studying how different patterns of physical activity and sitting time relate to the thickness of the carotid artery in adolescents with obesity. The carotid intima-media thickness, measured by ultrasound, serves as an early marker of future heart risk. About 108 teens aged 11 to 18 with obesity take part. The team measures their activity and sedentary habits, fitness, body composition, and artery structure to see which behaviors link to healthier blood vessels.

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What this could lead to
If the study finds links, it could shape activity guidance for teens with obesity and point to artery thickness as an early warning sign of heart risk.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can show associations but not prove that activity changes artery thickness. Results may not apply to other age groups or settings.

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Participants

About 108 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adolescents were recruited from the specialized pediatric obesity center (COPS) at the Institut Saint-Pierre (Palavas les Flots, 34)

Ages

11 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have provided parental consent, and the adolescent must have provided their assent. * The adolescent must be affiliated with or covered by a health insurance scheme. * The adolescent must be aged between 11 and 18 years. * The participant must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score corresponding to obesity (reference: Rolland-Cachera et al., 1991 growth charts). Exclusion Criteria: * The adolescent has a contraindication to physical activity (joint, cardiac, or other). * The adolescent is participating in another study. * The adolescent is within an exclusion period determined by a previous study. * The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or the adolescent refuses to sign the parental consent or assent form, respectively. * It is not possible to provide the adolescent or the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) with the required information for informed consent.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Obesity Patient Compliance Sedentary Behavior

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Obese adolescents

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Locations

  • Institut Saint Pierre

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    Palavas-les-Flots, 34250, France

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