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Do obese children with autism face different heart risks?

NCT ID NCT07804680

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

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether obese children with autism spectrum disorder differ from those without autism in fitness and heart health. Researchers will review medical records of 200 children aged 6 to 18, including step test results, handgrip strength, body measurements, and blood tests. The goal is to see if fitness levels relate to body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors like blood sugar and cholesterol.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If differences in fitness and heart health emerge, this could guide tailored exercise programs for children with autism and obesity.
What could go wrong
This observational study reviews past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children with autism.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

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Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Obese Pediatrics with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients 6-18 years of age who received care at the Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes Prevention and Fitness Clinic between January 1 and December 31, 2026. * BMI ≥95th percentile for age and sex, consistent with the definition of pediatric obesity. * Documented results from cardiorespiratory fitness testing and/or handgrip strength testing. * Documented HbA1c value, when available. * Sufficient medical record information to determine ASD status and the primary study outcomes. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<6 or \>18 years at the time of clinical assessment. * BMI \<95th percentile for age and sex. * Absence of documented cardiorespiratory fitness or handgrip strength testing. * Insufficient medical record information to determine ASD status or primary study outcomes. * Duplicate or unusable medical records.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome autism spectrum disorder metabolic syndrome X obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Cardiometabolic health indicators Cardiometabolic risk factors Metabolic syndrome Prediabetes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UVA Health

    RECRUITING

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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