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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind unexplained short stature

NCT ID NCT05858606

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 to 18 years * 2 sexes * Height less than -2.5DS (standard deviations of the AFPA- CRESS/Inserm -CompuGroup Medical 2018 curve) or less than -2DS of the TCP (parental target height, corresponding to the average of parental heights +6.5 cm in boys, -6.5 cm in girls) * Normal karyotype + FISH SHOX for girls * Previously performed:celiac disease antibodies, WBC-platelets, CRP, blood ionogram, creatinine, blood calcium, blood phosphorus, ASAT, ALAT, PAL, PTH, TSH, T4L, growth hormone test normal according to the standards of the laboratory of the CHU of Montpellier * Acceptance of X-rays, in addition to those already performed as part of the care, which will not be repeated if necessary: spine front and profile, pelvis front, 1 upper limb front, 1 lower limb front F, hands and feet front * Acceptance of photographs: whole body with underwear, face face and profile, 2 faces of hands; feet, face * Acceptance of blood samples for the child and the 2 parents (trio) * Consent signed by both parents Exclusion Criteria: * Intellectual disability (IQ below 70) * Cardiac, renal, digestive or cerebral malformation, cleft lip or palate, hearing or visual impairment, epilepsy * Renal or cardiac insufficiency, digestive or chronic inflammatory pathology * Previously established genetic diagnosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

isolated short stature Mucopolysaccharidosis IV

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de Génétique Médicale - Arnaud de Villeneuve

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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