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NCT01998750 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.

A clinical trial of Obesity, sponsored by Columbia University.

Recruiting
Registry status
500
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT01998750 is a study of Obesity that is actively recruiting participants, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 500 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT01998750, a study of Obesity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Columbia University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
500 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This study aims to investigate genetic causes of early childhood obesity. The investigators will enroll children and adults with severe early onset obesity (BMI \> 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age. The investigators will ask questions about the health and eating behavior of the participants, and perform a brief physical examination. The investigators will collect saliva or blood to perform genetic testing from the participants and invite family members to enroll in the study.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (2)

Massachusetts

  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston

New York

  • Columbia University Medical Center - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 500 participants
Start Date 2014-02
Est. Completion 2030-12

Sponsor

Columbia University

958 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01998750

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01998750 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower). The listed sponsor is Columbia University, which has 958 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT01998750 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Massachusetts, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01998750 about?

NCT01998750 is a clinical study titled "Study to Investigate Genetic Causes of Severe Early Childhood Onset Obesity.". This study aims to investigate genetic causes of early childhood obesity. The investigators will enroll children and adults with severe early onset obesity (BMI \> 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age. The investigators will ask questions about the health and eating behavior of the pa...

What is the current status of trial NCT01998750?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 500 participants. The study started on 2014-02. Estimated completion is 2030-12.

What conditions does trial NCT01998750 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01998750?

This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01998750 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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