Leipzig Adipose Tissue Childhood Cohort
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity of Leipzig
In this study the investigators hypothesize that pathological alterations in adipose tissue biology already occur during the development and progression of obesity in children and adolescents. The investigators aim to identify and characterize mechanisms and molecular targets that affect the development of adipose tissue and ensuing obesity in childhood and adolescence.
body weight: 3000 g - 180 kg
suitable surgical procedure
signed informed consent by the guardians and the study participant, if older 12 years
severe chronic and inflammatory diseases
acute or chronic infections
oncological diseases
clotting disorders