Real-World data reveals how liraglutide affects teen obesity

NCT ID NCT07304141

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study examined how the weight-loss drug liraglutide (Saxenda) affects body mass index and metabolic health in 128 adolescents aged 10-18 with obesity. Researchers collected real-world data from clinics in Sweden to see how the drug performs outside of controlled trials. The goal is to better understand the practical benefits and limitations of pharmacological treatment for childhood obesity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the Regional Childhood Obesity Center, Queen Silvia's Children's Hospital.

    Gothenburg, 416 50, Sweden

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Liraglutide (Saxenda)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show how well liraglutide works in everyday care for teens with obesity, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all teens, and the drug can cause side effects like nausea or vomiting.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.