Nutritional help for teens with obesity and blood sugar
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a special diet plan for teenagers with obesity to see if it helps keep blood sugar levels steady and affects how full they feel. It may help improve eating habits and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old.
- You have started puberty.
- Your doctor says you are obese (based on a special BMI scale for teens).
- You do not have diabetes (type 1 or type 2).
- You have not had weight-loss surgery and are not taking medicines that change blood sugar.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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