PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This study tests a coordinated weight loss program where parents and children work together to eat healthier, be more active, and support each other. About 90 families will join, with parents attending their own program while kids take part in a pediatric weight management clinic…

This study tests whether a family-focused healthy lifestyle program (iAmHealthy) plus clinic-level changes can help manage obesity in children aged 6–11 living in rural areas. Over 1,000 families will take part in group education sessions and individual health coaching, or receiv…

This study looks at whether a community program that teaches families about healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep can help children who are overweight or obese. About 160 children will be randomly assigned to either join the program right away or be placed on a waitlist. T…

This study looks at whether helping families with food benefits can improve weight in infants who are already overweight and at risk for food insecurity. About 228 infants aged 12 months and their parents will get $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery sho…

This study tests a culturally tailored healthy eating program for Hispanic mothers and their children aged 7–12 in rural Arkansas. The program includes home lessons and cooking workshops to improve diet and cooking habits. Researchers will compare 16 mother-child pairs who get th…

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 program that combines healthy eating tips, physical activity, and WhatsApp messages to improve the health of 200 fourth-grade children in Mexico. The goal is to see if these changes can lower obesity risk and improve blood markers like cholesterol and blood sug…

This study looks at how 100 children aged 6-9 with obesity eat in a lab compared to at home. Researchers want to see if eating styles observed in a lab are the same as in real life, and how the home food environment affects eating. The goal is to better understand what drives ove…

This small study looks at how a 6-month family-focused program of healthy eating and activity affects thinking skills (like focus and planning) in teens ages 13-17 who are overweight or have obesity. Ten teens and a parent or guardian will attend group sessions and complete tests…

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, stiffness, and shape, and see how these relate to sleep apnea. About 100 participants aged 6 to 18 will be scanned …

This study is looking at children ages 7 to 18 who have been newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. Researchers want to understand how certain hormones in the body, like angiotensin-(1-7), may contribute to damage in the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over two years, they …

This observational study follows 250 children from BIPOC and low-income families who are overweight or obese. Researchers will measure their food preferences, physical activity, and decision-making every year for three years to see how these factors relate to changes in body weig…

This study compares two exercise programs—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) alone versus HIIT combined with plyometric (jump) training—in 40 children with obesity at different growth stages. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes in muscle and tendon stiffness, str…