Harvard tests kitchen classes as a tool to fight obesity

NCT ID NCT05628649

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tests a year-long program that teaches cooking, nutrition, mindfulness, and exercise to adults with obesity. The goal is to see if learning these skills can lead to better eating habits, weight loss, and improved lab results like blood sugar and cholesterol. About 320 people will take part in classes and health coaching alongside their regular medical care.

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Locations

Dartmouth Health

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
Harvard Coordinating Site

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
UTHealth Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
University of California Irvine

Irvine, California, 92697, United States
University of California Los Angelos

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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OBESITY