๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-26

New Mechanisms of Obesity (NCT06768827)

Pathogenic Mechanisms of Obesity and Its Cardiometabolic Complications

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Yale University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Given the pervasiveness of Pediatric Obesity, it is imperative to understand its pathophysiology and develop alternative strategies to reverse this condition. Herein, investigators propose to elucidate the interaction between colonic fermentation and insulin resistance in modulating metabolism in youth with obesity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Yale University โ€” New Haven, Connecticut

Age range: 15 Years to 22 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Lactulose Oral Product (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Yale University โ€” New Haven, Connecticut

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (203) 785-2819

Email: nicola.santoro@yale.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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