Cooking classes and tailored groceries could help teens manage weight

NCT ID NCT07717658

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a family-based program for teens aged 12-17 with obesity. Families receive monthly group medical visits, six cooking classes, and twelve months of groceries tailored to health goals like weight management. The goal is to see if this combination helps lower BMI and improve overall health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a program combining culinary medicine classes, medically tailored groceries, and shared medical appointments
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, family-centered way to help adolescents manage weight and improve health without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires significant time and commitment from families.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tufts Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

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    Contact

  • Tufts University

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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