Scientists hunt for missing genes behind childhood obesity and intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT01043198
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined 90 children with obesity and additional features like intellectual disability or birth defects, whose genetic cause was unknown. Researchers used a special DNA test to look for tiny missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. The goal was to find new genes that may contribute to obesity, which could lead to better understanding and future treatments.
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Locations
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Centre de Génétique Hôpital d'Enfants CHU de Dijon
Dijon, 21079, France
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Département de Génétique Hôpital Robert DEBRE Centre de Référence Maladies Rares "Anomalies du Développement & Syndromes Malformatifs"
Paris, 75019, France
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Département de Génétique Médicale Centre de référence anomalies du développement Centre de compétence maladies osseuses constitutionnelles Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve CHRU Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France
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Génétique Médicale HOPITAL DEBROUSSE HCL
Lyon, 69005, France
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Hopital des Enfants, CHU de Toulouse
Toulouse, 31059, France
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Service de Génétique de médicale - Hopital des enfants - Pellegrin
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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