Enrolling by invitationNo phase

Obesity risk factors in adults: genes, eating habits and daily life

Studies how MC4R gene differences and eating habits relate to obesity risk in adults.

Key facts

Who runs it: Augusta University
Where: Augusta, United StatesSee the site
Trial code: NCT07341841
Registry title: Assessing Obesity Related Risk Factors in Adult Population: A Genetic and Behavioral Study
Status: Enrolling by invitation
People taking part: 100 people, planned
Started: 1 Jan 2026
Expected to end: 1 Dec 2026
Type of study: Interventional
Treatments tested: Diet and exercise
Lifestyle Intervention
Exercise
Record updated: 14 January 2026

Who can take part

AI summary

From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.

The trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 70 who are overweight or have obesity, to study genes, eating habits and social factors.

Age: 18 to 70 years
Sex: Men and women can join.
Disease stage: Four groups by BMI: overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9 Kg/m2), class 1 obesity (30.0-34.9), class 2 obesity (35-39.9) and class 3 obesity (40 or higher).

Main reasons for not taking part

Younger than 18 years or older than 70 years
Non-English speakers
Cannot make their own decision to consent

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

Adults 18-70 years old are included in the study
Target populations are 4 groups:
Group 1 - overweight (not obese), if BMI is 25.0-29.9 Kg/m2
Group 2 - Class 1 (lower-risk) obesity, if BMI is 30.0-34.9 Kg/m2
Group 3 - Class 2 (moderate-risk) obesity, if BMI is 35-39.9 Kg/m2 and
Group 4 - Class 3 (high-risk) obesity, if BMI is equal or greater than 40 Kg/m2; Males and females will participate in the study

Who cannot take part

Children younger than 18 years old and adults over 70 are excluded from the study. Non-English speakers and individuals with impaired decision-making capacity to consent are excluded from the study

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Are you between 18 and 70 years old?

Where in United States

Augusta UniversityAugusta, United StatesNo longer taking part

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

This study aims to explore the association between Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC4R) polymorphisms, eating habits, and social determinants of health in a heterogeneous adult population in Georgia, USA.