CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study looks at whether adding a weekly medication (exenatide) to family-based behavioral therapy helps children ages 10-12 with obesity lose more weight than therapy alone. About 63 children will take part, and researchers will track changes in body mass index (BMI) over tim…

This study tests whether the drug liraglutide, combined with healthy lifestyle changes, can help children aged 6 to 12 with severe obesity lose weight and improve heart health. Thirty children are randomly assigned to receive either the drug plus lifestyle advice or lifestyle adv…

This study looks at whether eating more protein (25% of daily calories) helps children aged 7-14 with overweight or obesity lose more weight than a lower-protein diet. Over 10 weeks, kids follow a calorie-restricted diet and exercise program, then are followed for a year. The goa…

This study looks at how well a weight-loss program works for children and teens with obesity. About 700 kids aged 2 to 18 who are overweight will take part in a program run by their local municipality or hospital. The goal is to help them lose weight and build healthier habits du…

This study tests whether helping families eat more meals together and improve meal quality can lower obesity risk in children ages 5-10. Over 12 months, 500 families will use mobile tools and video feedback to track and improve their meals. The goal is to reduce BMI and improve d…

This study is testing a school-based program to prevent obesity in children aged 4 to 7 years in Karachi, Pakistan. About 30 children from 4 schools will take part, along with their teachers and parents. The program focuses on teaching healthy eating, drinking more water, and bei…

This study tests an 8-week online program where parents and their preschool-aged children (3-5 years) learn together about healthy eating through cooking, taste tests, and fun lessons. The goal is to increase kids' fruit and vegetable intake and willingness to try new foods, whil…

This study looks at over 1,000 South African children aged 5 to 9 to understand how high blood pressure and obesity start early in life. Researchers measure blood pressure, body composition, and fitness, and analyze blood samples for early warning signs. The goal is to find bette…

This study looks at how obesity affects children's lungs and ability to exercise as they grow older. Researchers will re-check 90 kids (some with obesity, some without) who were first tested 6 years ago. The goal is to understand long-term changes, not to test a treatment.

This study tests two school-based programs (WeJoy and WeHop) to see if they can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in primary school students after the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 children in grades 3-5 will try the programs, and researchers will measure changes …

This study tests a new way of teaching called MOVI-OLE! that uses special furniture and active lessons to get kids moving more in class. Researchers will check if this helps 500 students in 5th and 6th grade think better, feel happier, and stay healthier. The goal is to see if ch…