STEP TEENS Weight Maintenance: A Research Study on How Well Semaglutide Helps Teenagers With Exce… (NCT06571383) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4
STEP TEENS Weight Maintenance: A Research Study on How Well Semaglutide Helps Teenagers With Excess Body Weight to Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss
United States, Belgium, Canada500 participantsStarted 2024-09-17
Plain-language summary
The study is testing how well semaglutide can help adolescents with excess body weight to lose weight and to maintain weight loss. All participants in the study will receive semaglutide as a weekly injection. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in the stomach, thighs or upper arms. All participants will get semaglutide treatment for a minimum of 3 years.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. The parent(s) or legally acceptable representative (LAR) of the participant must sign and date the Informed Consent Form, according to local requirements
. The participant must sign and date the Child Assent Form or provide oral assent, according to local requirements
Exclusion criteria
. Liposuction and/or abdominoplasty, if performed more than 1 year prior to screening
. Adjustable gastric banding, if the band has been removed more than 1 year prior to screening
. Intragastric balloon, if the balloon has been removed more than 1 year prior to screening
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.
What they're measuring
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Maintenance of Body Mass Index (BMI) below obesity threshold