Can schools and families team up to stop childhood obesity?
NCT ID NCT05966051
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether school-based programs involving families could help prevent childhood obesity. Researchers worked with 226 children aged 6-11 to measure their eating habits, physical activity, and family lifestyles. The goal was to see if these programs are practical and can improve healthy behaviors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational program on healthy diet and lifestyle
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective school- and family-based strategies to prevent childhood obesity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study focused on measuring current habits and testing feasibility, not proving long-term weight change. Results may not apply to all communities.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istituto Comprensivo Luigi Cadorna
Milan, MI, 20148, Italy
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