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Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.

NCT01998750 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 500

Last updated 2025-10-21

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Summary

This study aims to investigate genetic causes of early childhood obesity.

The investigators will enroll children and adults with severe early onset obesity (BMI \> 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age. The investigators will ask questions about the health and eating behavior of the participants, and perform a brief physical examination. The investigators will collect saliva or blood to perform genetic testing from the participants and invite family members to enroll in the study.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Vidhu Thaker, M.D. · Columbia University

Eligibility

Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-02-28
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2030-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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