Impact of Obesity on Postural Control

This study has been completed.

Sponsor:

Information provided by:

Université Joseph Fourier

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01106105

First received: April 16, 2010

Last updated: NA

Last verified: April 2010

History: No changes posted

Purpose

The goal of the present study was to objectively evaluate the postural behaviour of type II obese patients as compared to adults showing a normal body mass index (BMI) in critical postural tasks.

Condition
Balance Postural Control Mechanical Factor

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Case-Crossover Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Obesity

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Université Joseph Fourier:

Study Start Date:

April 2010

Groups/Cohorts
control (Body Mass Index < 25)
Obese (Body Mass Index > 35)

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Ten healthy non-obese adults (control group, age = 42.4 ± 15.1, BMI = 22.4 ± 1.3, five women and five men) and ten obese adults (obese group, age = 46.2 ± 19.6, BMI = 35.2 ± 2.8, five women and five men, F(1,18)=0.3, p>0.05, and F(1,18)=176.3, p<.001, for control vs. obese age and BMI, respectively) voluntarily took part in this investigation.

Criteria

Inclusion:

BMI > 35 or BMI < 25

Exclusion:

Muscular, neurological or cardiovascular deficits
Competitive physical activities

Contacts and Locations

No Contacts or Locations Provided

More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01106105 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	PCO
Study First Received:	April 16, 2010
Last Updated:	April 16, 2010
Health Authority:	France: National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences

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