Investigating body fat distribution and its impact on metabolic diseases in Japanese adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the relationship between body fat distribution, as measured by CT scans, and the risk factors associated with metabolic and cardiovascular diseases in a prospective cohort of Japanese men and women. The study will focus on the significance of visceral fat accumulation and its correlation with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Additionally, the research will investigate novel risk factors using metallomics analysis to assess trace elements in the body. By evaluating fat accumulation in various tissues, the study seeks to provide insights into the unique health risks faced by the Japanese population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

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Exclusion Criteria:

* Women who may be pregnant

Where it's running

• The Ohtori Health Promotion Center
  Sakai, Osaka, Japan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tomoshige Hayashi, MD, PhD — Osaka Metropolitan University
• Study coordinator: Tomoshige Hayashi, MD, PhD
• Email: thayashi@omu.ac.jp
• Phone: 81-6-6645-3751

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.