Test fiber plus metformin for teen weight and insulin resistance
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether adding fiber to metformin helps teens with severe obesity and insulin resistance improve how their bodies handle sugar. You might consider it if you’re a teen who isn’t yet diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and meets the specific lab and health criteria.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 12 and 18 years old
- Your weight is in the very high range for your age/sex (BMI above the 95th percentile)
- Your weight hasn’t changed a lot in the last 6 months (less than 10% fluctuation)
- Your blood test shows insulin resistance (HOMA-IR above 3.16)
- You have a close family member with type 2 diabetes (parent, sibling, or grandparent)
- You must not currently use insulin or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Quick eligibility check
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