Phenotyping In Adolescents

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to characterize obesity phenotypes in adolescents.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • For all participants:

    • Individuals ages 12-17 years

  • Additional criteria for adolescents with obesity:

    • BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age and gender based on CDC growth charts

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Principal investigator discretion

  • Non-English-speaking caregivers and/or individuals

  • Individuals who are unable to sign consent or assent (e.g., those declared legally incompetent)

  • Pregnancy

  • Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2)

  • Current or prior use (within 6 months) of anti-obesity medications (GLP-1 receptor agonists, phentermine, topiramate)

  • History of bariatric surgery

  • Secondary causes of obesity such as syndromic/monogenic causes, hypothalamic obesity, Cushing’s syndrome

  • Ongoing use of any medications that can affect weight or appetite including stimulants, glucocorticoids, antipsychotics and antiseizure medications.

  • Participants with food allergies or sensitivities that would prevent them from safely following the study’s dietary interventions

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 7/01/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Seema Kumar, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Jessica Stutzman

(507) 422-5891

stutzman.jessica@mayo.edu

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