Sponsored diagnostic testing programs for Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
Rare genetic diseases of obesity are inherited conditions in which disruptions in key hormonal or appetite-regulation pathways lead to severe, early-onset obesity. These disorders often involve genes that affect hunger signaling, energy balance, or satiety, resulting in weight gain that does not respond to typical lifestyle interventions. Early genetic diagnosis can help clarify the cause and guide appropriate management.
1 program found for Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
This program provides no-cost genetic testing for patients in the U.S. and Canada with early-onset or severe obesity or features suggesting a monogenic or syndromic cause. The 87-gene panel includes key leptin–melanocortin pathway and Bardet–Biedl syndrome genes, with kits and testing costs covered by the sponsor.
