Chewing gum for weight loss in kids? study ends early
NCT ID NCT05540678
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special chewing gum with fiber could help obese children lose weight and improve their metabolism. About 93 children were to take part, but the study was stopped early. The gum aimed to change gut and mouth bacteria to support weight control.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kinderklinik Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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Ostschweizer Kinderspital
Sankt Gallen, 9000, Switzerland
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