Weight loss study for overweight or obese teenagers
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests an investigational medication called ecnoglutide to help teenagers lose weight. It is for teens who still have excess weight after trying diet and exercise for at least three months.
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Who can take part
- You are a teenager who is overweight or obese based on standard growth charts.
- If you are overweight (not obese), you must also have a weight-related health problem like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver, or sleep apnea.
- You have tried diet and exercise for at least 3 months but lost less than 5% of your body weight.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery or certain procedures like liposuction in the past year.
- You do not have diabetes or certain hormonal or genetic conditions that cause obesity.
- You have not used weight-loss medications or certain other drugs in the last 3 months.
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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