Using continuous glucose monitors to help manage obesity in kids and teens

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the feasibility of using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in children and adolescents with obesity to aid in weight management. It is a cross-over trial where participants will experience both blinded and unblinded CGM use over a six-week period. The study aims to determine how access to glucose trends can influence eating behaviors and physical activity levels, without any additional lifestyle modification recommendations. The primary focus is on recruitment, retention, and adherence, while secondary outcomes include changes in weight, dietary intake, and physical activity.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 10-21 years BMI \>95th percentile

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome or hypothalamic obesity
* Intellectual disability
* Previous or planned bariatric surgery
* Hemoglobin A1c \>6.5 %
* Current use of medication that impacts weight

Where it's running

• Pediatric Endocrinology Division, University of California
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sri Nikhita Chimatapu, MD
• Email: schimatapu@mednet.ucla.edu
• Phone: 9177414080

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.