Teen weight loss drug under the microscope

NCT ID NCT04986631

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at how the drug topiramate helps teenagers with severe obesity lose weight. Researchers wanted to understand why some teens lose a lot of weight while others don't. They measured drug levels in the blood and linked them to changes in BMI over 3 months. The goal is to eventually tailor doses to each person for better results.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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