ADOLESCENT OBESITY

This study looked at whether combining digital tools (like an app for tracking health and communicating with doctors) with regular in-person visits works as well as standard care for children and teens with obesity. About 100 families in Sweden took part. The goal was to see if t…

This study looked at the best way to use weight-loss medications for teenagers with severe obesity who did not lose enough weight through diet and exercise alone. About 150 teens aged 12-17 took part. The goal was to see if changing when or how the medicine is given could help th…

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) can improve diabetes and kidney health in teens aged 12-21 with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured how well the pancreas and kidneys worked before and after surgery. The goal was to see if surgery c…

This study looked at 60 teenage girls with PCOS and obesity. They either took a weekly injection of semaglutide (a diabetes/weight-loss drug) or followed a special diet for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduced liver fat and improved how the body uses insuli…

This study tested whether a daily cocoa flavonol supplement could help obese teenagers aged 10 to 16 improve their body composition, metabolism, and reduce inflammation. Over 12 weeks, 104 participants either took the supplement or a placebo, alongside standard diet and exercise …

This study looked at whether isometric exercises (like squats and planks) or aerobic exercises (like running) are better at lowering blood pressure in teenagers aged 13 to 17.5 who are overweight or have obesity. 38 teens took part in three visits, including blood tests, body mea…

This study looked at 20 obese teenagers (ages 13-20) who were scheduled for bariatric surgery. Researchers measured liver fat and how the body processes energy before and one year after surgery. The goal was to understand how the surgery affects liver health and metabolism, not t…

This study looked at whether a short therapy program for depression could help prevent type 2 diabetes in teenage girls at high risk. The girls were ages 12-17, overweight, had mild to moderate depression, and a family history of diabetes. Researchers compared the therapy group t…