Rotterdam launches major study to tackle childhood overweight with fun fitness programs

NCT ID NCT07419503

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates 12 different healthy lifestyle programs for children aged 4 to 12 who are overweight. About 1,000 kids and their parents will take part in activities like sports, nutrition advice, and behavior coaching. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, BMI, and motor skills to see which programs work best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Healthy lifestyle program (physical activity, nutrition advice, behavioral coaching)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which lifestyle programs effectively help children manage weight and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational evaluation, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. Success depends on families sticking with the program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDREN OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Center

Rotterdam, South Holland, 3015GD, Netherlands

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