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App and In-Person combo tested for childhood weight loss

NCT ID NCT05247918

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Göteborg University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 'digi-physical' approach for families with children or teens living with obesity. Participants either received standard in-person care or a mix of digital tools (an app for tracking health and chatting with caregivers) plus fewer in-person visits. The goal was to see if the digital-physical combo worked as well as standard care for weight management 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
digital-physical care (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more flexible and accessible way to help children and teens manage obesity, potentially improving long-term weight control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial (102 participants) testing a non-inferiority hypothesis, so it may not show a clear advantage over standard care. Results may not apply to all families or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Risk Reduction Behavior Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADOLESCENT OBESITY LIFESTYLE RISK REDUCTION METABOLIC SYNDROME OBESITY PEDIATRIC OBESITY WEIGHT LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barnkliniken Halland

    Halmstad, Sweden

  • Barnkliniken Halland

    Kungsbacka, Sweden

  • Barnkliniken Halland

    Varberg, Sweden

  • Regionalt obesitascentrum

    Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Överviktenheten Barn

    Malmö, Sweden

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