Rare Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

Group 1 (Genetic obesity):

• Adults aged 18 or older with a BMI over 35, OR children under 18 with a very high BMI for their age and sex, who are being seen at one of the participating clinics
• Patients who are already receiving genetic testing as part of their normal medical care, because they have obesity that started before age 12, a very high BMI (over 50), unusual eating behaviours, hormone-related problems, or other signs that may suggest a genetic cause (such as intellectual disability or eye problems)
• The patient themselves (if an adult), or a parent/guardian (if the patient is a child), must have received information about the study and signed a consent form agreeing to take part — or, for adults who cannot consent for themselves, their legal representative or a close person must have agreed on their behalf

Group 2 (Obesity caused by brain damage):

• Adults or children who have obesity and/or eating disorders caused by damage to a part of the brain called the hypothalamus (for example, due to a tumour called a craniopharyngioma)
• The patient themselves (if an adult), or a parent/guardian (if the patient is a child), must have received information about the study and signed a consent form — or, for adults who cannot consent for themselves, their legal representative or a close person must have agreed on their behalf

Who may not be able to join:

• People who do not wish to take part in the study
• People who do not speak or understand French
• People excluded for safety reasons (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.