Plain-English translation of NCT02602769 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are trying to understand ROHHAD syndrome, a rare condition in children that causes sudden, severe weight gain starting around age 1.5 years, along with breathing problems and hormonal imbalances. This study will take cells from children diagnosed with ROHHAD and their unaffected family members to compare them in the lab, looking for genetic differences that might explain why this condition develops.
Doctors don't yet know what causes ROHHAD syndrome or why it leads to such rapid weight gain. By studying the genes and cells of affected children compared to their healthy relatives, researchers hope to uncover the underlying mechanism—which could eventually lead to better treatments.
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If your child is enrolled, researchers will collect a small blood or cell sample, usually during a routine clinical visit. Some children may be invited back for additional metabolic testing to better understand their weight gain patterns. The study compares your child's cells to those of unaffected family members and reference samples in the laboratory—no medications or treatments are being given.
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