Family cooking classes tested as a tool to fight obesity in abu dhabi

NCT ID NCT07675148

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-week healthy cooking program for home cooks can help Emirati adults with overweight or obesity lose weight and eat better. The trained cooks prepare nutritious meals for their families over 3 months. Researchers track weight, waist size, blood pressure, and diet quality to see if this family-based approach works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Culinary medicine healthy cooking and home meal implementation program

What this could lead to

If effective, this program could offer a practical, family-based approach to weight management and better eating habits in communities.

What could go wrong

This is a single-group study without a comparison group, so results may be influenced by other factors. Long-term weight loss is hard to maintain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi

    RECRUITING

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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