Can healthy habits override obesity genes in kids?

NCT ID NCT05783765

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study explores why some children with a genetic risk for obesity do not become obese. Researchers will track eating, activity, and sleep habits in 242 children ages 5-7, along with their mothers, to see which behaviors protect against weight gain. The goal is to find new ways to prevent childhood obesity, especially in minority families with limited resources.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Penn Medicine Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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