How environment affects childhood obesity
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Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the environment may play a role in childhood obesity. It compares children with obesity to those without, to help doctors understand what factors might contribute to obesity and how to better support families.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 15 years old
- If your child has obesity, they need to be followed by the obesity network in the Centre Val de Loire region (ObeCentre)
- If your child does not have obesity, they can be part of the control group
- Both parents or legal guardians must sign a consent form
- Your child must be covered by social security
Quick eligibility check
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