Vanderbilt University
Clinical trials sponsored by Vanderbilt University, explained in plain language.
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Whole foods diet put to the test in teens with obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week whole foods diet can reduce body fat in 60 adolescents with obesity. Teens are randomly assigned to either the whole foods diet or a control group. The main goal is to see if the diet lowers total fat mass and improves diet quality for both teen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Family diet study aims to stop diabetes before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a 12-week, family-centered whole foods diet (without calorie counting) can prevent type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. About 30 adult-child pairs will participate, with half receiving the diet intervention and half continuing usual care. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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New approach aims to boost CBT for depressed teens by training social skills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding social cognitive training to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens with depression more than CBT alone. Researchers will enroll 82 youth aged 13-17 who are currently depressed. Participants will be randomly assigned to either enha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 20:42 UTC