Actively Recruiting
Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.
Led by Columbia University · Updated on 2025-10-21
500
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
878 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Columbia University
Lead Sponsor
B
Boston Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- BMI > 99th percentile documented before 6 years of age
You will not qualify if you...
- Known genetic causes of obesity
- Known endocrine causes of obesity
- Neurologic tumor, trauma, or surgery
- Prior malignancy or transplant
- Known autoimmune diseases
- Edema of a known or unknown cause
- Prolonged steroid use
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Active, Not Recruiting
2
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
V
Vidhu Thaker, M.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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