Obesity and associated cardio-metabolic diseases among ethnic groups
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Adiposity, Cardiometabolic and Neurocognitive Health among ethnic groups: a feasibility and pilot study
IRAS ID
329603
Contact name
Georgios K. Dimitriadis
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Research & Development Governance Manager King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
study will be registered soon , ClinicalTrials.gov
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, days
Research summary
This is a pilote and feasibility study to assess fat distribution and obesity associated complications in different ethnic groups.
The first objective is to test the feasibility of conducting a cross-sectional study on adiposity and cardiometabolic and neurocognitive risk factors in different communities.
The second objective is to assess and compare anthropometric measurements of adiposity (weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), Waist-to-Hip ratio (WHR), Neck circumference (NC)), liver fat (hepatic steatosis and fibrosis), cardiometabolic risk factors (dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hypertension) and neurocognitive risk factors among participants.
The third objective is to test the feasibility of assessing cognitive function, in relation to adiposity, by using standardised tests measuring cognitive function (MMSE, MoCA or an adapted version) among ethnic groups of various education levels and literacy, lifestyle and from different cultures. Our objective is also to test the feasibility of using lifestyle questionnaires [Food Frequencies Questionnaires (FFQ) and International Physical Activity Questionnaires –(IPAQ-S)] in various ethnic groups.
REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/PR/0715
Date of REC Opinion
10 Jul 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion