Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.
Recruiting
Observational Study
Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 500 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
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About This Trial
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…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
\- BMI \> 99th percentile documented at age \< 6 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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 unk…
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