Early Re-Initiation of Semaglutide Post Sleeve Gastrectomy in Youth (NCT06934655)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a Phase 3a, randomized, parallel-controlled trial designed to compare the early re-initiation of semaglutide, starting two weeks after sleeve gastrectomy, to standard care (no pharmacotherapy following surgery). The trial will involve 150 youth with severe obesity who have been on semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly for at least 3 months prior to surgery. Participants will be randomized to either (1) semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly or (2) standard care for 24 months. Primary, secondary, and tertiary outcomes will be assessed at multiple time points: 1-month, day of surgery, and 1-, 3-, 6-, 9-, 12-, 18-, and 24-months postoperatively. We hypothesize that early re-initiation of semaglutide will be safe, well-tolerated, and lead to greater improvements in obesity, cardiometabolic risk, and eating behaviors.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 12 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (530) 383-1732
Email: avidmar@chla.usc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.