Plain-English translation of NCT05125822 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a combination of meal replacement therapy and behavioral counseling can help teenagers with obesity lose weight safely and effectively. Participants will follow a structured eating plan using meal replacement shakes and frozen meals for 8 weeks, along with regular counseling sessions to help them build healthier habits. The research team wants to understand how these approaches work together to support weight loss in young people.
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem, and doctors need better ways to help teenagers manage their weight without medication or surgery. This trial is designed to understand which lifestyle changes and support systems are most effective for helping young people with obesity lose weight and keep it off.
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You would follow a structured meal plan for 8 weeks, eating meal replacement shakes or frozen meals for breakfast and lunch, and pre-packaged dinner meals with fresh fruits and vegetables. You'll attend in-person counseling visits every 2 weeks (or have phone visits on alternating weeks) where trained staff will help you build healthier eating and activity habits. You'll also keep a food diary to track how well you're following the plan, and the study team will support you and your family throughout the entire 8-week program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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