Parents key to teen weight loss success, study finds

NCT ID NCT03851796

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at how parents can help teenagers with obesity maintain weight loss. Over 400 teens and their parents took part in a program that included nutrition education, exercise, and behavioral support. The goal was to see which parent-focused approach worked best for keeping weight off over a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center

    Henrico, Virginia, 23239, United States

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