Childhood obesity

This trial tests FBT 2.0, a digital version of a proven family-based weight management program for children with obesity. The program gives families online tools and coaching to build healthy habits, like self-monitoring and problem-solving. Researchers will see if this approach …

Researchers are testing whether a telehealth parenting program can help prevent early childhood overweight in rural, low-income families. The study enrolls 328 first-time mothers and their infants who receive WIC services in Pennsylvania. Families are randomly assigned to differe…

Researchers are testing whether a six-week program of breathing-muscle training combined with high-intensity interval exercise improves diaphragm thickness, lung function, and aerobic fitness in boys aged 10 to 12 with obesity. Fifty boys are randomly assigned to the combined tra…

This study tests whether a 10-week camp program can help children and teens (ages 7-14) reduce binge eating. Some parents will also receive special training to see if it adds extra benefit. Researchers will follow participants for up to 5 years to track lasting effects.

Community coalitions bring together residents and organizations to improve child health, but they often need support to put research-backed strategies into practice. This pilot study tests whether a program called FICAS, which uses information about relationships within a coaliti…

This study looks at how a national program providing free school meals affects the health, well-being, and learning of Danish children aged 10 to 15. Over 3,200 kids from schools offering free meals will be compared to those without. Researchers will track changes in quality of l…