RecruitingObesity and OverweightInsulin ResistanceObesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
New Mechanisms of Obesity
Eligible age
15–22 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Yale University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age 15 to 22 years
- ✓ In puberty (girls and boys: Tanner stage III-V);
- ✓ BMI \>85th
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Pregnancy;
- ✕ endocrinopathies (e.g., Cushing syndrome);
- ✕ substance abuse;
- ✕ medications affecting insulin resistance such as metformin, GLP-1 analogues; -
- ✕ high fibers intake (\> 30g/day) as assessed by a 3-day food record.
Where it's recruiting
Connecticut
New Haven
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06768827 · last updated 2026-01-28