500 kids with severe obesity to help unlock genetic secrets

NCT ID NCT05747976

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects data from 500 children with severe, early-onset obesity to find genetic causes. Researchers will track how many kids have genetic variants linked to obesity and monitor changes in their BMI over time. The goal is to better understand the role of genetics in severe childhood obesity.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify genetic factors behind severe childhood obesity, pointing toward better diagnosis or future treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational database study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may take years to translate into clinical benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary disease obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GENETIC DISEASE OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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