Plain-English translation of NCT04491344 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are trying to understand the genetic reasons why some children develop obesity. By collecting blood samples from children and teens at an obesity clinic and comparing them to children without obesity, scientists hope to discover specific genetic variations that may play a role in childhood weight gain. This information could eventually help doctors better understand and treat obesity in young people.
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem, but we don't fully understand why some children are more likely to gain excess weight than others. By identifying genetic factors involved in obesity, researchers hope to develop better ways to prevent and treat the condition in young people.
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If you join this study, you'll provide a blood sample, likely during a routine glucose tolerance test (a standard test to check how your body handles sugar). The researchers will also collect information about your health and weight. Some participants will be followed as they grow into adulthood to see how their health changes over time. The study compares your information to children without obesity to help identify genetic patterns.
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Germany
Enrollment target
~3,000 participants
Started
January 2002
Primary completion
January 2030
Age range
1 Month – 18 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2023.
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Central contact
Antje Körner, Prof, MD
University of Leipzig
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