Weight loss pill combo may help teens keep pounds off
NCT ID NCT04298203
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a combination of two weight-loss drugs, phentermine and topiramate, could help 100 teens with severe obesity keep weight off after losing it through a meal replacement program. The goal was to see if the medication could counteract the body's natural tendency to regain weight. The study focused on safety and changes in body fat, BMI, and related health measures.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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