Can eating habits protect kids from obesity? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05783765

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores why some children with a genetic risk for obesity do not become obese. Researchers will observe eating behaviors, like how fast children eat and whether they eat when not hungry, in 242 children aged 5-7. The goal is to find protective factors that could lead to better ways to prevent childhood obesity.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could identify key behaviors that protect children from obesity, pointing toward new prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly change health outcomes and may not find clear protective factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pediatric Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Penn Medicine Center for Weight and Eating Disorders
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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