Scientists probe why Weight-Loss drug fails some teens

NCT ID NCT04986631

Summary

This study aims to understand why the medication topiramate helps some teens with severe obesity lose weight but is less effective for others. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood of about 62 participants over 3.5 months to see how the body processes the medicine and connects that to weight changes. The goal is to gather information that could one day help doctors personalize doses for better results.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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