Teen weight loss: Low-GI diet tested in hong kong
NCT ID NCT01278563
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a low glycemic index (GI) diet helps overweight Chinese teenagers lose weight and improve health. 285 adolescents followed either a low-GI or regular Chinese diet for 12 months. Researchers measured changes in body mass index, body fat, and heart-related risk factors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low glycemic index diet
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help teenagers manage weight and reduce future diabetes risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, so results are available but may not apply to all teens. Dietary changes can be hard to stick with long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Trial Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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