CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study tested whether limiting eating to a 10-12 hour window each day (time-restricted eating) helps parents and children lose weight. 36 parent-child pairs were randomly assigned to either time-restricted eating or standard healthy eating advice. Over 12 weeks, both groups r…

This study tested whether a special fiber supplement, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle program, could improve gut bacteria and metabolic health in children with obesity. 36 children aged 8-14 took part for 8 months. The goal was to see if this approach could help contro…

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 tested a remote health coaching program for pregnant women with overweight or obesity. Over 500 women received phone coaching and used a web platform to track their health. The goal was to limit weight gain during pregnancy and prevent related problems like gestational…

This study tested a program to help children aged 6-11 in Danish schools stay healthy. Over two school years, the program aimed to reduce fat gain and improve wellbeing through better diet, more activity, and good sleep. About 1,372 children took part, and the program helped them…

This completed study tested whether programs involving schools and families could help prevent childhood obesity. Researchers worked with 226 children aged 6-11 to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. The goal was to see if these combined efforts could reduce the risk of…

This study tested whether an educational program for pregnant women who are overweight or obese could reduce the chance of their babies gaining weight too quickly in the first two years of life. The program focused on healthy eating and lifestyle habits during pregnancy. The goal…

This study looked at 720 Indian teenagers aged 14-16 to understand how their weight (normal, overweight, or underweight) relates to their resilience, eating habits, physical activity, and quality of life. Researchers collected surveys from students and one parent to measure facto…

This study checked if children and teens with obesity who used a combined digital and in-person treatment tool later showed signs of eating disorders like anorexia or binge eating. Researchers reviewed medical records of 312 patients treated at a children's hospital in Sweden. Th…

This study created a registry of 3000 children who were severely obese before age 6. Researchers collected DNA samples to look for genetic causes of early obesity. The registry also helps identify families interested in joining future clinical trials. No treatment was tested—this…

This study tested whether having a dietitian teach nutrition in school can improve what kids know and how they eat. 67 fourth-graders in Türkiye took part, with some getting eight weeks of nutrition classes and their parents getting four weeks of lessons. The study measured chang…

This study tested a program that teaches parents and preschool teachers how to encourage healthy eating habits in young children. The goal was to help kids learn to regulate their own appetite and avoid obesity. About 1,461 families from low-income, rural areas took part. Researc…

This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of exercise with Augmented Reality Goggles (AR) on metabolic parameters and anthropometric measurement values in obese children aged 10-19 years. The study will be conducted with children…