CHILD OBESITY

This small pilot study looks at whether having a community health worker help families address social challenges (like food or housing issues) for three months before starting a group weight management program for children ages 8-12 with overweight or mild obesity can improve par…

This study looks at whether ultrasound and MRI scans can better detect liver problems like fat buildup, inflammation, and scarring in children aged 9 to 14 with obesity. Researchers will follow 300 children over time to see how these imaging markers relate to other health measure…

This study aims to develop and test a telehealth program called StEP OUT to prevent childhood obesity in Hispanic/Latinx families. Researchers will work with 40 pregnant women to see if the program is easy to use and well-liked. The focus is on supporting breastfeeding and health…

This study looks at whether giving families a personal navigator helps them stick with their child's obesity treatment. About 108 children aged 6-17 will be split into two groups: one gets usual care plus a navigator who helps with things like parking passes and text reminders, t…

This study tests whether Eatable Alphabet cards—a fun, child-friendly nutrition tool—can help kids ages 2 to 10 with overweight or obesity eat more fruits and vegetables. About 160 children in a weight management program will use the cards, and parents will report changes in thei…

This study followed over 12,000 non-pregnant women in Southampton, UK, and later tracked more than 3,000 of their children from before birth through age 19. Researchers aim to learn how a mother's health, diet, and lifestyle before and during pregnancy shape her child's growth, d…

This study follows 450 infants and their families from birth to age 12 to learn how a child's biology and home environment work together to shape eating habits and growth. Researchers collect samples, measurements, and surveys at regular visits. The goal is to understand what inf…