Early-onset Obesity and Cognitive Impairment in Children With Pseudohypoparathyroidism

October 30, 2019 updated by: Ashley Shoemaker, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

39

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
        • Vanderbilt University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children with pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a), their healthy siblings and matched obese controls

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a
Study group
Healthy siblings
Control group
Obese patients
Control group

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Intelligence Quotient
Time Frame: one 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.
one day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ashley Shoemaker, MD, Vanderbilt University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 25, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 7, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

April 8, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 13, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 30, 2019

Last Verified

October 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • VR7195
  • 1K23DK101689-01A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

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