CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study is testing whether adapting a proven family-based obesity program for local community centers makes it more accessible and effective for children. Researchers will compare the original program to a version tailored for rural, low-income, and minority families in Tennes…

This study is testing whether adding a digital support system called Evira helps children and teens with obesity manage their weight better. Evira includes a special scale for daily weigh-ins at home and a mobile app that lets parents and healthcare providers track progress and m…

This study is testing whether shorter behavioral lifestyle programs can be just as effective as the standard, longer program for helping children with obesity. Researchers are enrolling 900 children and their caregivers in Tennessee and Louisiana, randomly assigning them to recei…

This study is testing a new education program that combines food assistance with parenting guidance about feeding practices. The program is designed for parents of young children to help prevent childhood obesity and establish healthy eating habits. Researchers want to see if thi…

This study is testing whether sending text messages to families can help connect them to a community program designed to prevent childhood obesity. The program, called Building Healthy Families, teaches healthy eating and activity habits. Researchers are working with clinics and …

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that coaches parents can help lower obesity risk in children aged 6-12 who have a high body mass index (BMI). 148 children in Switzerland will be randomly assigned to either receive standard care or standard care plus the app for the…

This study is testing whether a simple 'time-restricted eating' schedule at school can help prevent and control obesity in children. About 1,380 fourth-grade students will either follow a 12-hour daily eating window along with regular health lessons, or just receive the regular l…

This study is testing a program designed to prevent childhood obesity by changing the environment in and around schools. It involves 200 children aged 9-12 in Mexico and aims to make healthy food and physical activity easier choices. Researchers will measure changes in weight, he…

This study aims to understand why children with ROHHAD syndrome experience very rapid weight gain. Researchers will collect cells from 12 children with the condition and their unaffected family members to compare their genetic activity. The goal is to learn about the body's energ…

This study aims to understand why babies born smaller than average have a higher risk of becoming obese later in life. Researchers will follow 400 mother-baby pairs, collecting blood samples to see if there are lasting chemical changes in the baby's immune cells. The goal is to l…

This study aims to understand how exercise during and after pregnancy might change the makeup of breast milk. Researchers will measure the activity levels of 200 mothers, analyze their milk, and track their babies' growth and energy use. The goal is to learn if these changes in m…