Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program Database (H-44596)

The goal of this study is to establish a database of pediatric patients with early-onset obesity who have been phenotypically well-characterized through a variety of standardized assessments.

The goal stated above is undertaken within the context of the Texas Children's Hospital Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program goals of which are as follows:

• Identify genetic causes of obesity within patients who develop early-onset (<5yo) obesity
• Evaluate the response of genetic forms of obesity to behavioral and medical treatments
• Optimize identification of genetic forms of obesity
• Identify other factors leading to early-onset childhood obesity
• Advocate for policies that support diagnosis and treatment of genetic forms of childhood obesity
• Educate and collaborate within the medical community in efforts to identify and treat genetic forms of childhood obesity