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New treatment option for Childhood Obesity
Official title Adaptive Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Change in Youth With Obesity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05125822
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In this study, doctors want to find out more about why people who lose weight often regain the weight that they have lost once they resume a regular diet and whether hormones might play a role in weight regain. The study is divided into two parts, called the meal replacement period and the follow-up period.
- Time commitment: about 35 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 11 to 15
You may be able to join if
- 11 to less than 16 years old
- BMI \> 30 kg/m\^2 or 95th BMI percentile
- Tanner stage 2, 3, or 4
You likely can't join if
- Tanner stage 1 and 5
- Prior bariatric surgery
- Current or recent (\< 3 months prior to enrollment) use of anti-obesity medication(s) defined as orlistat, metformin, phentermine, topiramate...
- Monogenic and hypothalamic obesity
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (diagnosed by a physician)
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- 11 to less than 16 years old
- BMI \> 30 kg/m\^2 or 95th BMI percentile
- Tanner stage 2, 3, or 4
- Tanner stage 1 and 5
- Prior bariatric surgery
- Current or recent (\< 3 months prior to enrollment) use of anti-obesity medication(s) defined as orlistat, metformin, phentermine, topiramate, combination phentermine/topiramate, liraglutide, and/or combination...
- Monogenic and hypothalamic obesity
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (diagnosed by a physician)
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
- Current use of supplemental hormones
- Individuals with a diagnosed eating disorder of anorexia nervosa, bulimia or binge eating disorder
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes
- Treatment with growth hormones
- Thyroid disease/problem
- Has had cancer in the last 10 years
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 35 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 11 years to 15 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.