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Louisiana families tracked to uncover Obesity's roots

NCT ID NCT06849206

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center are following Louisiana families over time to understand how lifestyle and environment affect the risk of developing obesity and other health conditions. The study includes children, teens, young adults, and adults who are expecting or trying to conceive. Participants complete assessments at the start and are followed long term, with researchers tracking weight, mortality, and cancer incidence through health records.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study identifies which lifestyle and environmental factors drive obesity risk, it could inform prevention programs for families and communities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can show patterns and links but cannot prove cause and effect. Findings may not apply to families outside Louisiana, and following participants over many years can be difficult.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 3,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2045

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults of child-bearing age who are planning to become pregnant, expectant parents, as well as children, adolescents, and young adults and their nuclear family members will be recruited.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children, adolescents, and young adults (birth through age 24 years) and their nuclear family members\* and adults age 25+ who are expectant parents or are trying to conceive * Self-reported resident of Louisiana * Ability to understand instructions and complete all study procedures * Able to provide informed consent (adults aged over 18 years) * Able to provide assent (children 9 to 17 years) * Able to communicate (oral and written) in English Exclusion Criteria: * Discretion of the Medical Monitor or Principal Investigator

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

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Obesity prevention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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