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
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Locations
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Tufts Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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Tufts University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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