App aims to nip baby obesity in the bud
NCT ID NCT06457750
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile app called FLAGs that gives parents personalized advice on feeding and lifestyle for their infants. Researchers will enroll 440 mothers with higher risk of childhood obesity. Half will use the app, half will get standard care. The goal is to see if the app improves growth and eating habits over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Feeding, Lifestyle, Activity Goals (FLAGs) digital health application
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this app could help prevent childhood obesity by guiding parents on healthy feeding and lifestyle habits from infancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial testing feasibility and short-term outcomes. The app may not change long-term habits or weight, and results may not apply to all families.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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