Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.
Eligible age
Up to 80 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
2 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Columbia University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ \- BMI \> 99th percentile documented at age \< 6 years of age
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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.
Where it's recruiting
Boston
New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT01998750 · last updated 2025-10-21