Genetics study in childhood obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at genetic causes of severe obesity that started very early in life (before age 5). If your child has had genetic testing as part of a weight clinic visit, their data may help researchers learn more.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 2 and 18 years old
- Obesity started before age 5
- Child's weight is at or above the 99.6th percentile for their age and height
- Child attended a weight-related clinic visit between 2021 and 2025 and had a genetic test (R149 or CGH array)
- Obesity is not caused by certain medications or cancer treatments
- Child does not have a known brain tumor that could explain weight gain
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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