CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study is testing a community-based program called COACH to help children with obesity, especially in rural, low-income, and minority communities where these services are often hard to find. Researchers will work with 50 community centers to adapt the program to fit local nee…

This study tests whether text messages and a family program can help lower-income families manage childhood obesity. Researchers will work with 600 families in rural communities across several Western states. The program teaches healthy eating and activity habits while using text…

This study is testing whether adding a digital support system called Evira helps children and teens with obesity manage their weight better. Evira includes a special scale for daily weigh-ins at home and a mobile app that lets parents and healthcare providers track progress and m…

This study is testing whether shorter behavioral lifestyle programs can be just as effective as the standard, longer program for helping children with obesity. Researchers are enrolling 900 children and their caregivers in Tennessee and Louisiana, randomly assigning them to recei…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that coaches parents can help lower obesity risk in children aged 6-12 who have a high body mass index (BMI). 148 children in Switzerland will be randomly assigned to either receive standard care or standard care plus the app for the…

This study is testing a program that combines food prescriptions with feeding education for parents to help prevent childhood obesity. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for families. The program teaches parents healthy feeding practices while pr…

This study is testing whether a simple 'time-restricted eating' schedule at school can help prevent and control obesity in children. About 1,380 fourth-grade students will either follow a 12-hour daily eating window along with regular health lessons, or just receive the regular l…

This study is testing a program designed to prevent childhood obesity by changing the environment in and around schools. It involves 200 children aged 9-12 in Mexico and aims to make healthy food and physical activity easier choices. Researchers will measure changes in weight, he…

This study aims to understand why babies born smaller than average have a higher risk of becoming obese later in life. Researchers will follow 400 mother-baby pairs, collecting blood samples to see if there are lasting chemical changes in the baby's immune cells. The goal is to l…

This study aims to understand why children with a rare condition called ROHHAD syndrome develop extremely rapid and severe obesity. Researchers will study 12 children with ROHHAD and their close family members to look for differences in their cells' genetic activity and metabolis…

This study aims to understand how exercise during and after pregnancy might change the makeup of breast milk. Researchers will measure the activity levels of 200 mothers, analyze their milk, and track their babies' growth and energy use. The goal is to learn if these changes in m…