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Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity

RECRUITINGSponsored by Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant
Actively Recruiting
SponsorHaute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant
Started2025-04-01
Est. completion2026-07-01
Eligibility
Age6 Years – 18 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07370350

Summary

This longitudinal observational study aims to validate ultrasound-based tongue markers related to tongue characteristics, including fat accumulation, morphologic and mechanical properties of the tongue in children and adolescents with obesity. Participants are assessed at baseline and after completion of a standardized 30-week inpatient weight-loss rehabilitation program at the Zeepreventorium (De Haan, Belgium). Tongue ultrasound parameters are examined in relation to anthropometric characteristics and obstructive sleep apnea condition.

Eligibility

Age: 6 Years – 18 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years
* Diagnosis of obesity
* Already enrolled in the inpatient weight-loss rehabilitation program at the Zeepreventorium
* Written informed consent from legal guardian and assent from the participant, following the legal requirements

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known orthopedic, traumatic, or rheumatologic conditions affecting the cervicocephalic region
* Contraindication to ultrasound examination
* Inability to comply with study procedures
* Inability to understand the procedures

Conditions4

Obesity & OverweightObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)Pediatric ObesityWeight Loss

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