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Genetic Influences Between Cognitive Function and BMI (External Link)
Investigators will use existing data collected as part of the Texas Twin Project (TTP). TTP collected neuropsychological task data on cognition (executive functioning and general cognitive abilities) from a computerized …
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Healthy Kids-Houston: A Community Childhood Obesity Intervention Program (External Link)
Childhood obesity is a major health issue in the United States, particularly among minority children. An integrated after-school program that offers structured and fun physical activities with nutrition and behavior …
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Evaluation of Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Zinc Absorption in Children (External Link)
We plan to stratify subjects for randomization to either vitamin D supplements or placebo by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 OHD) into three groups: 0-20 ng/mL, 20-32 ng/mL, and >32 ng/mL. …
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Dietary Intake and Eating Behaviors in Adolescents Who Undergo Bariatric Surgery (External Link)
The dietary and eating behavior outcomes for adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery are virtually unknown. The main trial of the Teen-LABS consortium is not studying dietary intake and eating behavior …
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Impact of an Online Behavioral Weight Loss Program (External Link)
This study tests the impact of an innovative combination of a fortified beverage (a diet cola containing green tea extract, soluble dextrin fiber, and caffeine) and an online support weight …
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Completed
Impact of Vitamin D Status on Bones in Breastfed Infants (External Link)
In recent years, severe vitamin D deficiency has resurfaced as a major public health concern. Nutritional rickets is widespread, and a recent report on this disease in Texas showed Hispanic …
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Pilot RCT of an Obesity Intervention for Primary Care Pediatrics: Helping HAND (External Link)
This is a feasibility study to evaluate a 6-month obesity treatment intervention (Helping HAND: Health Activity and Nutrition Directions) for pediatric primary care clinics. The program targets 5-8 year old …
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Completed
Propofol in Obese Children (External Link)
All subjects were fasted in keeping with our institutional NPO guidelines and had IV access established in the upper extremity in the pre-anesthesia area. No pre-induction sedative drugs were administered. …
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Completed
Effect of Vitamin C on Iron Absorption (External Link)
This study involves four outpatient visits. Two test meals will be given (during visits 2 and 3) and two blood draws will be done (visits 3 and 4). A 2-3 …
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Completed
Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Angelman Syndrome (External Link)
AS is a neurologic disorder that may cause developmental delay, mental retardation, severe speech impairment, seizures, small head size, and problems with movement and balance in young children. AS is …
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