Psychotic and Aggressive Children - Genetic Risks for Weight Gain

Biological and Genetic Risk Factors for Weight Gain and Metabolic Abnormalities in Children and Adolescents: An Extension Study

Protocol ID

02.04.088T

Protocol Description

The primary purpose of this project is to measure the frequency and magnitude of weight gain that can result from long-term treatment with psychiatric medications.

Furthermore, this projects aims to measure the stability or reversibility of weight gain over prolonged periods of time, whether or not the initial medication was continued.

Finally, this study aims to identify potential risk and protective factors for weight gain, which has been associated with health risks.

Eligibility Criteria

Children and adolescents with psychotic and aggressive disorders

Primary Investigator(s)

  • Christoph Correll, MD

Contact Information

Eva-Maria Schenk, MD
(718) 470-4391
eschenk@nshs.edu

Last Update

November 5, 2010
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