Six-Year Follow-Up reveals how childhood obesity impacts lungs

NCT ID NCT06447246

First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows up on children who were first tested between ages 8-12, some with obesity and some without, to see how their lungs and exercise tolerance have changed after about 6 years. Researchers will measure lung volumes, oxygen use during exercise, and breathlessness. The goal is to understand the long-term respiratory effects of childhood obesity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, UT Southwestern and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States