OBESITY PREVENTION

This study tests whether a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet plus regular exercise helps middle-aged adults (30-50 years) with metabolic syndrome lose weight and keep it off. About 106 participants will either follow this lifestyle program or receive standard care. Researchers w…

This study looks at whether eating three servings of dairy each day (like milk, yogurt, and cheese) can help overweight teens (ages 15-18) and seniors (ages 60-80) improve their body weight, body composition, and blood sugar levels over six months. Participants are randomly assig…

This study aims to find the best combination of strategies to help people maintain weight loss after losing at least 5% of their body weight. Over 500 participants will first lose weight through a 16-week program, then be assigned to different packages of four methods: eating few…

This study will give thousands of elementary school students refillable water bottles and install hydration stations in their schools, along with lessons about healthy hydration. Researchers will track whether this simple change reduces tooth decay and helps maintain healthy body…

This study compares two approaches to help children ages 6-11 improve their sleep: one-on-one coaching with a nurse using behavioral strategies versus receiving educational handouts. The goal is to see if the coaching program is practical and acceptable for families in a primary …

This pilot study tests a mobile app designed to help people aged 60 and older adopt healthier eating and exercise habits to prevent obesity. Thirty participants in Luxembourg will use the app for three months, and researchers will track how often they use it and how satisfied the…

This study tests whether a culturally relevant health curriculum can prevent obesity in 4th graders at rural tribal schools. About 120 students will take part, with some schools getting the program and others serving as comparisons. Researchers will measure diet, physical activit…

This study aims to increase physical activity and fitness among 290 Latino families living near the U.S.-Mexico border. Parents and children aged 6-11 will take part in a 12-month program at community centers, with progressive sports skills and behavioral coaching. The goal is to…

This study looks at two different training programs for doctors and health workers at community health centers. The goal is to see which training helps patients lose weight better and get more people to use weight management services. About 6,200 adults and youth on Medicaid will…

This study aims to better understand how many calories a person needs to eat to stay in energy balance, meaning their weight stays the same. Researchers will use a whole-room calorimeter, a special room that measures the energy your body burns, to get more accurate results than u…

This study looks at how tirzepatide, a weight-loss drug, affects muscle mass and strength in adults aged 50 and older with obesity. Researchers want to know if losing weight with this drug also causes harmful muscle loss that could lead to frailty. Twenty participants will take t…

This pilot study tests whether adding hands-on nutrition demonstrations to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) helps recruit and keep participants engaged. Twenty adults with prediabetes from two community health centers in Los Angeles will take part. The main goal is …