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

NCT ID NCT07675148

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 5 times

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

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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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CULINARY MEDICINE OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi
RECRUITING

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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