PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This study looks at whether a community program that teaches families healthy eating and activity habits can help children with overweight or obesity. About 160 children with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile will take part. Researchers will compare changes in BMI and family …

This study tests whether a new clinical guideline can help rural children ages 6-11 who have overweight or obesity. About 1,024 children and their families will either receive a family-based healthy lifestyle program (iAmHealthy) or a newsletter, while clinics may also get extra …

This study tests a coordinated weight loss program for parents and children together. About 90 families will join, with parents and kids each following a structured program to improve eating, activity, and communication. The goal is to see if this team approach helps both lose we…

This study looks at whether giving families money or healthy groceries can help infants with early obesity reach a healthier weight. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months who are at risk for food insecurity will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery …

This study looks at how parents can best help children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting strategies with 416 families to see which ones work best. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to…

This study tests a culturally tailored healthy eating program for Hispanic mothers and their children aged 7-12 in rural Arkansas. Participants will attend cooking workshops and learning activities to improve diet and cooking habits. The goal is to see if the program helps famili…

This study tests a program to help Mexican schoolchildren eat healthier and be more active. Researchers will work with 200 fourth-grade students in three states to see if changes at school and home can prevent obesity. The goal is to find simple ways to improve children's long-te…

This study looks at how the tongue changes in children and teens with obesity after a 30-week weight loss program. Researchers use ultrasound to measure tongue fat, size, and stiffness, and see how these relate to sleep apnea. About 100 participants aged 6 to 18 will be scanned a…

This study looks at how two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and HIIT combined with jumping exercises (plyometrics)—affect the muscles and tendons of children with obesity. Forty children, at different stages of puberty, will exercise three times a week f…

This study watches 100 children ages 6-9 eat meals both at home and in a lab to see if their eating habits are the same in both places. Researchers want to understand how a child's home food environment may lead to overeating and weight gain. No treatment or medication is given—t…

This study follows 180 children with overweight or obesity to see how their thinking skills (like memory and self-control) relate to their eating behaviors and weight changes over time. Researchers will use brain games and interviews to measure these skills. The goal is to find b…

This study looks at how certain natural chemicals in the body, like angiotensin-(1-7), affect high blood pressure and damage to the heart and kidneys in children. Researchers will follow 125 children with newly diagnosed high blood pressure and healthy kids for two years, collect…

This study watches 250 children from BIPOC and low-income families to learn how their eating habits, physical activity, and decision-making change over three years. Researchers measure weight and body fat to see how these behaviors relate to health. No treatment is given—the goal…