PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This trial tests whether time-limited eating—consuming all food and drinks within an 8-hour period and fasting for the remaining 16 hours—can improve blood sugar control, insulin function, and body fat in adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Participants aged 12 to 21 will follow th…

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 tested a culturally adapted online program for families with overweight or obese children aged 7-9 in Vietnam. The program aimed to improve parents' confidence and healthy role modeling, and children's eating habits, physical activity, and body measurements. Sixty fami…

This study tested a 'digi-physical' approach for families with children or teens living with obesity. Participants either received standard in-person care or a mix of digital tools (an app for tracking health and chatting with caregivers) plus fewer in-person visits. The goal was…

This study tested a computer-based tool that helps doctors follow guidelines for managing overweight and obesity in children. The tool was used in primary care clinics across three health systems, involving over 58,000 patients. Researchers measured changes in children's BMI and …

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) can improve kidney, heart, and pancreas function in teens aged 12-21 with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers measured blood flow to the kidneys, kidney filtering ability, and insulin production b…

This completed study tested two ways parents can help teens with obesity maintain weight loss. 418 teens (ages 12-16) and their parents took part. One group focused on teaching parents coaching skills, the other on helping parents lose weight themselves. Both groups included teen…

This trial tests a program called H-PACE that encourages children ages 8-11 to follow five daily goals: eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables, limit recreational screen time to two hours, get one hour of physical activity, avoid sugary drinks, and sleep ten hours. Th…

This study tests whether using smaller or opaque bottles can help prevent rapid weight gain in newborns. Researchers will give 5 infants special bottles and track their weight and feeding habits over 4 months. The goal is to find simple ways to reduce the risk of childhood obesit…

This study tested whether giving low-income families a discount on weekly farm-fresh produce (through community-supported agriculture) along with nutrition education could improve children's eating habits and prevent obesity. About 305 families with children aged 2 to 12 took par…

This study tested a 12-week family program to prevent type 2 diabetes in 9-12 year olds who are overweight and have risk factors. The program was offered in-person at a YMCA or combined with a mobile app. Researchers wanted to see if it was feasible and improved weight and diet.

This study looked at whether an effort rehabilitation program could improve quality of life and interest in physical activity for overweight or obese children and teens. 47 participants who had trouble exercising due to their weight joined the program. Researchers measured change…

This trial investigates how different ways of creating an energy deficit affect appetite and food intake in adolescents with obesity. Participants will experience three conditions: exercise combined with dietary restriction, dietary restriction alone, and a rest control. Research…

This study looks at how the body's energy use changes during weight loss and regain in adolescents with obesity. Researchers will track resting and exercise energy expenditure, body composition, and food preferences in 40 teens aged 12-16 over a 12-month behavioral program. The g…

This trial compares how burning calories through exercise versus cutting calories through diet affects appetite and food intake in adolescents with obesity. Participants (aged 12-16) will undergo both conditions—an exercise session and a dietary restriction—and their hunger, food…

This study looks at whether doing exercise 30 minutes versus 180 minutes before lunch changes how much adolescents with obesity eat at that meal. Participants, aged 12-16, will cycle at a moderate intensity at one of those times, then eat a buffet lunch where their intake is meas…

This study looks at how a 12-week weight loss program—combining nutrition advice, exercise, and psychological support—changes the way teenagers with obesity burn energy. Researchers want to understand the separate roles of metabolic and mechanical load on energy expenditure durin…

This study tests a 12-week program that teaches parents how to use positive, supportive feeding practices to help their children eat better and grow healthily. It includes 36 parents and their children aged 5-11 who are at risk for obesity. The program focuses on giving parents t…

This study looked at why many families leave pediatric weight management programs early. Researchers used data from over 1,200 children and their parents to build a tool that predicts dropout. The goal is to help programs keep families engaged and improve long-term health outcome…

This study looked at how obesity affects the way children's bodies process common acid reflux medications like lansoprazole and pantoprazole. Researchers gave a single dose of these drugs to 76 children aged 6-21, both with and without obesity, and measured how long the drugs sta…

This study tested whether a specially designed storybook could improve nutrition habits in 70 healthy children aged 5-6. Researchers measured snack choices (fruit vs. cookies) before and after the storybook program. The goal was to see if storytelling can encourage healthier eati…

This study tested whether sending automated health tips via the LINE messaging app could help parents of obese children engage with weight management programs. Over 500 parents in Taipei were split into two groups: one got messages right away, the other after a delay. The study f…

This study created a registry of 3,000 children who were severely obese before age 6. Researchers collected DNA samples to look for genetic causes of early obesity. The goal was to better understand the condition and identify families interested in future clinical trials.

This completed study looked at how physical fitness influences the way children (ages 8-17) process a high-fat meal. Fifteen kids drank a high-fat shake, and researchers measured how well their bodies broke down fats. The goal was to see if fitter children handle fatty meals bett…