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Genetics of Early Childhood Obesity and Endocrine disease
Genetics of Early Childhood Obesity (GECO) Study at Columbia
| Sponsor: | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIH DHHS |
| Enrolling: | Male and Female Patients |
| IRB Number: | AAAR0351 |
| U.S. Govt. ID: | NCT01998750 |
| Contact: | Vidhu Thaker, MD: 212-305-9237 / vvt2114@cumc.columbia.edu |
Additional Study Information:
We will enroll children with severe early-onset obesity (BMI - 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age. We will ask questions about their health, eating behavior and perform a brief physical examination. We will collect saliva or blood to perform genetic testing. We will also invite family members to participate in the genetic study.
