OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

This study tests if ear acupressure (stimulating points on the ear) can help obese children lose weight, compared to a diet that limits carbs on some days. The trial will include 240 children who have weight-related health risks and a specific pattern in Chinese medicine. The mai…

This study looks at whether taking fiber supplements along with the diabetes drug metformin can help teenagers with severe obesity and insulin resistance. The goal is to see if the combination works better than either treatment alone for improving blood sugar control, reducing in…

This study tests a program called Food-Body-Mind for 800 preschoolers from low-income families. The program aims to improve children's behavior, emotions, and social skills. Children attend Head Start programs and their caregivers will use a private website or Facebook to take pa…

This study tests a program called CHAMPION that helps children with both asthma and overweight. It compares doing the program in-person versus online to see which works better. About 500 children aged 4-17 with asthma and a high BMI will take part. The goal is to improve their we…

This study tests a program called LEADS for African American teens with overweight or obesity. The program helps families learn skills to cope with daily stress and build healthy habits, aiming to increase physical activity. Researchers will measure changes in exercise, diet, and…

This study tests whether an 8-week whole foods diet can reduce body fat in 60 adolescents with obesity. Teens are randomly assigned to either the whole foods diet or a control group. The main goal is to see if the diet lowers total fat mass and improves diet quality for both teen…

This study compares two approaches to help children ages 6-11 sleep better and prevent unhealthy weight gain. One group works one-on-one with a nurse to learn sleep-improving strategies, while the other receives educational handouts. Families will attend six sessions or receive s…

This study tests a program for low-income Latino families with babies. It provides health coaching and text messages during doctor visits to encourage healthy feeding, sleep, and limited screen time. Half of the 576 families get this program, while the other half get safety and l…

This study tests a digital health program designed to support family caregivers of children aged 13-18 with obesity. Participants will use a smartphone app with personalized tips and educational materials, along with their child's prescribed medication and activity trackers. The …

This study tests whether blowing balloons can improve lung function and reduce shortness of breath in obese children aged 6 to 12. Thirty-eight kids will either blow balloons or do a simple running exercise. Researchers will measure changes in breathing capacity to see if this fu…

This study looks at how being overweight or having early signs of type 2 diabetes affects the brains of teenagers aged 12 to 17. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tests to see if factors like insulin resistance or inflammation are linked to changes in memory, processi…

This study explores why some children with a genetic risk for obesity do not become obese. Researchers will track eating, activity, and sleep habits in 242 children ages 5-7, along with their mothers, to see which behaviors protect against weight gain. The goal is to find new way…

This study will screen over 22,000 children aged 5 to 18 across South Africa to find out what normal blood pressure is for kids in the country. Right now, doctors use standards from the US and Europe, which may not fit South African children and can lead to wrong diagnoses. The g…