Can a diabetes drug boost weight loss after teen bariatric surgery?

NCT ID NCT06575738

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at what happens to the body after bariatric surgery in people aged 12 to 24. It also tests whether adding semaglutide (a weekly injection) can help those who haven't lost enough weight 1 to 2 years after surgery. The goal is to understand why some respond better than others and to define success beyond just weight loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

semaglutide

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to help teens who don't lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, improving long-term health outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants. It's testing a combination of surgery and medication, so results may not apply to everyone, and side effects from semaglutide (like nausea or vomiting) are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body-Weight Trajectory Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Childrens Hospital Colorado

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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