Mitigation of Cardiovascular Disease Risks in Children With Extreme Obesity
Recruiting
Observational Study
Obesity and Overweight
Obese Adolescents
Weight Management
Weight Loss
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 12 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- John Bauer · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the drug semaglutide changes markers of disease risk as it relates to weight in children ages 12-15 years old who are obese (class 2 or 3). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How do the rate of weight loss, body mass index (BMI), body composition, heart structure and function, and exercise ability interact with one another in the study popul…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient seen at University of Kentucky Pediatric High BMI Clinic
* Diagnosis of Obesity Class 2 or 3
* Meeting the clinical criteria for the medical intervention with semaglutide for weight loss
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any current prescribed anti-obesity medications (AOM) such…
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