Effectiveness and predictors of weight loss response to phentermine plus lifestyle modifications among youth in a paediatric weight management clinical setting.

Eric M BombergJustin ClarkKyle D RudserAmy C GrossAaron S KellyClaudia K Fox

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2024)

Phentermine plus LSM reduced %BMIp95 among youth in a weight management clinic, and baseline characteristics may help determine those more or less likely to respond. Prospective studies are needed to further characterize effectiveness and confirm response predictors.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
mental health
gastric bypass
body mass index
young adults
weight gain
intensive care unit
metabolic syndrome
primary care
cardiovascular disease
emergency department
type diabetes
adipose tissue