Long-term effects of obesity on children's lungs and heart
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how obesity affects breathing and heart health in children as they get older. Researchers will test kids who were part of a previous study to see how their health has changed after about 6 years.
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Who can take part
- You were part of a previous study on obesity and breathing in kids between 2016 and 2023.
- You are currently between 14 and 18 years old (since you were 8–12 in the earlier study).
- You can follow instructions and complete tests like breathing and exercise tests.
- You have no serious heart, lung, or other major health problems that would make the tests unsafe.
- You are not pregnant.
- You can speak and understand English well enough to follow detailed test instructions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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