SCALE KIDS: Research Study to Look at How Well a New Medicine is at Lowering Weight in Children W… (NCT04775082) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
SCALE KIDS: Research Study to Look at How Well a New Medicine is at Lowering Weight in Children With Obesity
United States, Belgium, India78 participantsStarted 2021-03-04
Plain-language summary
The study looks at how liraglutide works on participant's body weight. Researchers will look at how liraglutide can help children with obesity to lose weight. They will look at how much weight the children will lose, and if there are any side effects.
Participants will either get liraglutide or placebo. Which treatment the participants get is decided by chance. Liraglutide is a new medicine for children, but it can already be prescribed by doctors to adults with overweight or obesity. The participant will get 1 injection every day.
In addition to taking the medicine, the participants will have talks with the study staff about healthy food choices, how they can be more physically active and what can be done to help the participants to lose weight.
The study will last for about 96 weeks (almost 2 years). The participants will have 18 clinic visits and 10 phone or video calls with the study doctor/staff. Participant will have blood samples taken, have 1 test to check the heart, 1 hand X-ray taken and must fill in a diary between some of the visits.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Informed consent of parent(s) or legally acceptable representative of subject and child assent, as age-appropriate, obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
* Male or female, aged 6 to below 12 years at the time of signing informed consent
* Tanner stage 1-5 pubertal development at the time of signing informed consent
* BMI above or equal to 95th percentile, on gender and age-specific growth charts (CDC.gov)
* History of failing to lose sufficient weight with lifestyle modification as judged by the investigator
For subjects with type 2 diabetes at screening the following inclusion criterion apply in addition:
\- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) below or equal to 10.0 percent (86 mmol/mol) as measured by central laboratory at screening
Exclusion Criteria:
* A self-reported (or by parent(s)/LAR (legally acceptable representative) where applicable) change in body weight above 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records
* Treatment with any medication for the indication of obesity within the past 90 days before screening
* Type 1 diabetes
* Subjects with secondary causes of obesity (for example hypothalamic, monogenic or endocrine causes)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.