400 kids to help unlock Obesity-Puberty link

NCT ID NCT07437976

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study follows 400 children aged 5 to 7—some with obesity, some at normal weight—until they turn 12. Researchers will track genes, hormones, diet, and chemical exposures to see what predicts early puberty. The goal is to understand why obesity can trigger early development, not to test a treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Clinical Research Unit

    Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States

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