AI buddies take on teen obesity: 840 youth to test smart mentoring

NCT ID NCT07505459

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Aikaterini Karaivazoglou Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-informed peer-mentoring program can help healthy 12- to 25-year-olds eat better and move more to prevent obesity. Participants will be split into three groups: AI-assisted peer mentoring, traditional peer mentoring, or standard health education. Researchers will track diet, physical activity, and fitness over 12 months to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-informed peer-mentoring behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a scalable, tech-supported way to prevent obesity and heart disease in young people.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no results yet. The AI tools may not improve outcomes over standard mentoring, and the study relies on self-reported data.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lulea Technical University

Luleå, Sweden
University Hospital of Patras

Pátrai, Achaia, 26500, Greece
University of Bologna

Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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