Preschoolers get extra exercise and health lessons to fight obesity

NCT ID NCT07361211

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program for children ages 3 to 6 that includes monthly health lessons and extra physical activity at school. The goal is to see if these activities help children maintain a healthy weight. About 1,500 children in Suzhou, China, are taking part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

behavioral intervention (health education and increased physical activity)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost program to help prevent childhood obesity in preschool settings.

What could go wrong

This is a single-city study with no blinding, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention is behavioral, so long-term adherence and effect may be limited.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHILDREN are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weight Management and Tracking for Children in Suzhou City

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China