PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study tested two different ways parents can help their teenagers manage weight. Over 400 families with overweight teens participated in a 4-month program that included nutrition education, exercise, and behavioral coaching. Researchers compared whether it was more effective …

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) could improve the health of the pancreas, kidneys, and heart in young people (ages 12-21) with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured organ function in about 50 participants before and after surgery to understan…

This study tested whether helping low-income families afford fresh produce from local farms, combined with cooking and nutrition education, could improve children's diets and help prevent obesity. Researchers enrolled 305 families with children aged 2-12 across four states. They …

This study tested a family-focused program to prevent type 2 diabetes in overweight children aged 9-12. Researchers adapted a successful adult diabetes prevention program for kids and their families, delivering it through community YMCA centers. They compared a standard in-person…

This French study tested whether a special exercise program could improve quality of life and interest in physical activity for overweight or obese children and teens who had stopped exercising due to health problems. The program included supervised, playful strength and enduranc…

This study created a registry of 3,000 children with early-onset obesity to better understand its genetic causes. The goal was to collect information and DNA samples to identify participants for future research studies and clinical trials. The research did not test treatments but…

This study aimed to create a tool that predicts which families are likely to drop out of pediatric weight management programs early. Researchers followed over 1,200 children and a parent from four different programs for six months, collecting data on family life, health, and stre…

This small study aimed to understand if a child's physical fitness level affects how their body processes a high-fat meal. Researchers tested 15 children and teens, measuring their fitness on a treadmill and then analyzing blood markers after they drank a high-fat shake. The goal…