Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind unexplained short stature
NCT ID NCT05858606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find out how many children with very short height have no known medical cause, and then search for genetic reasons in a small group. Researchers will evaluate 200 children aged 4 to 18 using a team of specialists. The goal is to better understand why some children are short without a clear explanation.
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Conditions
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Service de Génétique Médicale - Arnaud de Villeneuve
RECRUITINGMontpellier, 34295, France
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