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Early-onset Obesity and Cognitive Impairment in Children With Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Completed
Conditions
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy
Registration Number
NCT02411461
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a) is a rare disease that causes childhood obesity and learning difficulties. This study will investigate eating behaviors and perform cognitive testing on children with PHP1a. The investigators will compare their results to those of healthy siblings and other obese children.

Detailed Description

Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a) is a genetic disorder that causes early-onset, syndromic obesity and cognitive impairment. This study aims to evaluate eating behaviors, cognition and executive function in children with PHP1a, compared with healthy siblings and matched obese controls.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
39
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of PHP1a, sibling of a patient with PHP1a or matched obese control

Exclusion Criteria (PHP1a):

  • Treatment with appetite-altering drug or initiation of a new weight loss program in the past 3 months
  • Type 2 diabetes

Exclusion Criteria (Controls):

  • Obesity due to a genetic syndrome, growth hormone deficiency, untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome or exogenous glucocorticoid administration
  • Weight loss greater than 10% over the previous 6 months
  • Autism or other significant learning disorder
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Other significant medical condition
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intelligence Quotientone day

Intelligence quotient as measured by Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, 2nd Edition. This scale yields standard scores where the mean is 100 and one standard deviation is 15. Higher scores indicate better function.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt University

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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