PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This study is testing whether a protein supplement called carnitine can reduce artery stiffness in teenagers who are at risk for future heart problems. Researchers will give carnitine or a placebo to 90 teens with high triglycerides for six months to see if it improves artery hea…

This study is testing whether weight-loss surgery is better than intensive medical therapy for long-term blood sugar control in teenagers with type 2 diabetes. It will involve about 90 teens, comparing the effects of a specific surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) against the be…

This small, early-stage study is testing whether adding a weight loss medication (phentermine/topiramate) to standard diabetes treatment can help teens with type 2 diabetes and obesity. The goal is to see if the drug helps lower body mass index (BMI) and improves how the body use…

This study is testing a new approach to help rural families manage weight. It compares two versions of a televideo program: one where parents get coaching first, then join sessions with their child, versus a program where parents and children attend together from the start. The g…

This study is testing a 16-week family lifestyle program designed to prevent type 2 diabetes in Latino families at high risk. It involves 132 families with children aged 10-16 who have obesity. The program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, and family support, comparin…