Mutation of the LEPR Gene at Reunion Island: Involvement in Pediatric Obesity
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: Family-BasedTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 3 years and 18 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
The study of the deletion ?6-8 of the LEPR gene starts with a saliva sample using a swab in children aged between 3 to 18 years old. The DNA from this sample will then be analyzed by the PCR technique. If the deletion of the LEPR gene is confirmed in the patient, his adult family members will also b...
The study of the deletion ?6-8 of the LEPR gene starts with a saliva sample using a swab in children aged between 3 to 18 years old. The DNA from this sample will then be analyzed by the PCR technique. If the deletion of the LEPR gene is confirmed in the patient, his adult family members will also be screened using the same procedure.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04329260
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Paul GUEGUEN, MD CHU de La Réunion
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