Database for children with severe obesity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study collects data on children and adolescents who have experienced severe weight gain before the age of five. Participants are recruited from the Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program at Texas Children, where demographic information, body measurements, medical and family history, and genetic data are gathered. The aim is to enhance understanding of obesity development in these young patients and identify those who may benefit from further testing and interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* For individuals 2 years and older, BMI \> 97 percentile
* For individuals \< 2 years old, weight-to-length ratio \> 95th percentile

Exclusion Criteria:

* No other exclusion criteria

Where it's running

• Baylor College of Medicine
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stephanie Sisley, MD
• Email: Sisley.lab@bcm.edu
• Phone: 713-798-0391

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.