Effects of Weight on Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk
Study on the Effects of Weight on Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk
1 other identifier
observational
43
0 countries
N/A
Brief Summary
An observational study designed to compare colonic cytokine concentrations in lean versus obese individuals
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Jan 2011
Typical duration for all trials
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2013
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 23, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 30, 2016
CompletedAugust 30, 2016
August 1, 2016
2.1 years
August 23, 2016
August 25, 2016
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
colonic concentration of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
time zero: at baseline
colonic concentration of Interleukin-6
time zero: at baseline
colonic concentration of Interleukin-1 beta
time zero: at baseline
colonic concentration of Interferon-gamma
time zero: at baseline
Study Arms (3)
lean
healthy subject undergoing routine screening colonoscopy, BMI\< or = 25
mildly obese
healthy subject undergoing routine screening colonoscopy, BMI 30-33.9
moderate-to-severe obese
healthy subject undergoing routine screening colonoscopy, BMI 34+
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
43 generally healthy adults of both genders undergoing routine screening colonoscopy at Tufts Medical Center
You may qualify if:
- Caucasian
- undergoing clinically-indicated screening colonoscopy
- BMI\< or = 25, or 30+
You may not qualify if:
- past history of cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer)
- a polyposis syndrome
- any current or chronic inflammatory disease or infection
- incapable of providing valid informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Tufts Universitylead
- Tufts Medical Centercollaborator
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 23, 2016
First Posted
August 30, 2016
Study Start
January 1, 2011
Primary Completion
February 1, 2013
Study Completion
February 1, 2013
Last Updated
August 30, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share