CHILD OBESITY

This pilot study tests a new approach to childhood obesity treatment: before starting a 12-week family weight management program, families work with a community health worker for three months to address social needs like food, housing, or healthcare access. The study enrolls 120 …

This study follows 300 children aged 9 to 14 with obesity to see if ultrasound and MRI can detect early signs of liver disease. Researchers will compare imaging markers like liver fat and stiffness with standard tests. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring without invas…

This study aims to develop and test a telehealth program called StEP OUT to help prevent obesity in children. It involves 40 pregnant Hispanic/Latinx women who will receive support for healthy feeding and breastfeeding. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and accepta…

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 long-term study recruited over 12,000 non-pregnant women in Southampton, UK, and followed about 3,000 of them through pregnancy and their children's growth up to age 19. Researchers are tracking body composition, nutrition, asthma, and heart health to understand how a mother…

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…

This study tests whether a Family Navigator—a trained helper who connects families to resources like parking passes and text reminders—can reduce dropout from pediatric obesity programs. About 108 children aged 6–17 and their caregivers will either get usual care alone or usual c…