Study to Identify Rare Genetic Variants Causing Severe Early Childhood Obesity
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• \- BMI \> 99th percentile documented at age \< 6 years of age
Locations
United States
Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Boston
New York
Columbia University Medical Center
RECRUITING
New York
Contact Information
Primary
Vidhu Thaker, M.D.
vvt2114@cumc.columbia.edu
212-851-5315
Time Frame
Start Date: 2014-02
Estimated Completion Date: 2030-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 500
Treatments
Early-onset severe obesity
The study will enroll individuals with early onset severe obesity (BMI \> 99th percentile noted at an age \< 6 years of age). Individuals with a known history of early onset obesity are eligible, regardless of their current age.
Authors
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Boston Children's Hospital
Leads: Columbia University