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Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: Evaluation of differential effects of metformin treatment in obese children according to pubertal stage and genetic variations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

BMI greater than the 95th percentile based on the standards set by Cole et al. [26]

Does not meet the established age

Age 7–14 years

Any previous underlying disease

No underlying disease or a history of pathology

Use of medication with metabolic side effects, such as diuretics, β-blockers, β-adrenergics, or corticoids

No medical treatment regarding weight control in the previous 12 months

Cases of monogenic obesity

No participation in a previous trial

Children subjected to long periods of rest

 

Did not sign the informed consent

  1. BMI Body Mass Index