Plain-English translation of NCT06672939 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a medication called to see if it can help teenagers with obesity or overweight manage their weight and improve related health problems. Participants will take the medication by mouth once a day and continue lifestyle changes like diet and exercise counseling. The study will compare how well the medication works compared to a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient).
Many teens struggle to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, and weight-related health problems—like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and sleep apnea—can develop early in life. This medication is being studied to see if it can help when lifestyle changes haven't been enough.
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You will take the medication or placebo by mouth once daily for about 18 months while continuing to work with counselors on diet and exercise. You'll have regular visits to the clinic where doctors will check your weight, health, and how you're responding to treatment. Blood tests may be done to monitor your health, and you'll keep track of any side effects or changes you notice.
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