Clinical Trial

Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity

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Record status
This record was last updated January 27, 2026 (before its estimated July 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07370350
Lead Sponsor Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant
Collaborators: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conditions Obesity & Overweight, Pediatric Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2025-04-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-27