Studying Genetic Causes of Obesity in Chinese Young Adults
Looks at genetic and clinical factors in young people with obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Genetics of Obesity in Chinese Youngs
Key facts
- Where
- Shanghai, ChinaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 14 and 30 years old?
Source: NCT01084967, who can take part
Where in China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Trial code
- NCT01084967
- Record updated
- 12 May 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to explore the pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of obese subjects,providing a convincing argument for further treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.Read full original descriptionShow less
Study of Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Susceptibility in Chinese Obese Youngs
The purpose of this study is to explore the pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of obese subjects,providing a convincing argument for further treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Inclusion: body mass index (BMI)≥ 30kg/m2; predominantly east China to minimize population stratification; willing and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: drug related obesity; Cushing syndrome; history of major psychiatric illness; pregnancy/lactation; Hypothyroidism; obesity caused by pituitary and hypothalamic lesions.