Can a school program turn the tide on childhood obesity in mexico?
NCT ID NCT07185789
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program that combines healthy eating tips, physical activity, and WhatsApp messages to improve the health of 200 fourth-grade children in Mexico. The goal is to see if these changes can lower obesity risk and improve blood markers like cholesterol and blood sugar. The program involves schools in three states and includes activities like fruit snacks and urine color checks for hydration.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral intervention (healthy eating and movement activities via school and WhatsApp)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable program to reduce childhood obesity and improve metabolic health in Mexican schools.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 200 children, so results may not apply broadly. Behavioral changes can be hard to sustain long-term.
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Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
RECRUITINGCuernavaca, Morelos, 62100, Mexico
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