Weight Management Program with Semaglutide for Obesity

JOULE - Metabolic Adaptation to Weight Loss in Response to a Behavioural Lifestyle Program With or Without Semaglutide in Adolescents With Obesity

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Obesity (Disorder)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
12 – 17
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
74 (estimated)
Sponsor
McMaster University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are dealing with obesity. Participants will either follow a behavioral lifestyle program alone or with a medication called semaglutide for six months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Type 1 diabetesType 2 diabetes

You may be able to join if

  • I am 12-17 years old
  • I have been diagnosed with obesity
  • I am enrolled in a pediatric weight management program

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot have an MRI due to claustrophobia or metal implants
  • I have been taking atypical anti-psychotics
  • I have a history of pancreatitis
  • I have a known eating disorder
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have had recent cigarette smoking
  • I have a history of a cardiac condition that prevents exercise testing

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The Joule MARS study is a single center, randomized, open label clinical trial aiming to explore the metabolic adaptations that occur in response to weight management in adolescents with obesity. Behavioural lifestyle intervention with and without a pharmacological intervention - semaglutide- will be studied. Study participants will be randomized to one of two groups. Group A will follow a behavio…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Youth aged 12-17 years * Diagnosed with obesity (BMI ≥2 standard deviations above WHO Reference median) * Enrolled in Growing Health Weight Management or Next Step pediatric clinics (ie. have at least one year of the program remaining). Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindica…
Contacts

Athena Flores Miranda

905-525-9140

joulemrs@mcmaster.ca

CONTACT

Aaron Thomas, PhD

905-525-9140

joulemrs@mcmaster.ca

CONTACT