Can an online program help kids lose weight?

NCT ID NCT06254508

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested an online program that combined exercise guided by the FITT-VP principle with dietary advice for children and adolescents with obesity. The program included small group exercise sessions three times a week for 16 weeks, plus dietary guidance. Researchers compared this to standard in-clinic advice and monitored participants for 8 months, with a 16-month follow-up. The goal was to see if the online program could reduce BMI and improve health markers like blood sugar and cholesterol.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Online exercise program (FITT-VP principle) and dietary guidance
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a convenient, home-based weight management option for children with obesity, reducing the need for in-clinic visits.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 33 participants, so results are limited. Online programs may not work for everyone, and long-term weight loss is hard to maintain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China

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