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Can yoga and better food help kids beat obesity?

NCT ID NCT06265597

Disease control Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers test a program that combines healthy eating lessons with yoga for children with obesity. The study enrolls 33 children and gives nutrition education to families and children, plus individual counseling every two weeks. The team measures changes in body size, eating habits, and physical activity to see if the program helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a healthy nutrition and yoga program
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer families a low-cost, non-drug way to help children manage weight and build healthier habits.
What could go wrong
The study is small and early, so any benefits may not last or apply to all children. Changing eating and exercise habits is hard, and results could be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child's body mass index is at the 85th percentile and above according to age and gender, * Do not have any chronic disease that may cause obesity (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, etc.). * No neurodevelopmental delay, * Those who agree to participate in the study after they and their parents are informed in detail about the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who fall outside the inclusion criteria will not take part in the research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity, childhood

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karaman Provincial Directorate of National Education

    Karaman, 70200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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