CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study tests whether helping families eat more meals together and improve the quality of those meals can lower children's risk for obesity and heart disease. About 500 kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers will use video recordings and text message tips over 12 months. The goal…

This study tests whether liraglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help children aged 6 to 12 with severe obesity lose weight and improve heart function. About 30 children will receive either the drug plus lifestyle advice or lifestyle advice alone for 6 months. …

This study looks at how well a weight-loss program works for children and teens (ages 2-18) who are overweight or have obesity. The program is run by local municipalities or hospitals in Denmark and focuses on helping kids achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether adding a weekly medicine (exenatide) to family-based behavioral treatment helps 10-12-year-old children with obesity lose more weight than behavioral treatment alone. The study involves 63 children and their parents. The goal is to find better ways to …

This study looks at whether eating more protein (25% of daily calories) helps children aged 7-14 with overweight or obesity lose more weight than a lower-protein diet. Over 10 weeks, kids follow a calorie-restricted diet and exercise program, then are followed for a year. The goa…

This study tests a school-based program to prevent obesity in children aged 4 to 7 in Karachi, Pakistan. About 30 children, their parents, and teachers will take part. The program focuses on teaching healthy eating, drinking more water, and being active. Researchers will check if…

This study tests an 8-week online program where parents and their preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) learn about nutrition together through interactive lessons, cooking, and taste tests. The goal is to increase kids' fruit and vegetable intake and willingness to try new foods, wh…

This study looks at whether changing classrooms with special furniture and teaching methods can help children sit less, move more, and improve their thinking, mood, and school performance. About 500 students in Spain will take part. The goal is to see if these changes make a real…

This study looks at how obesity affects children's lungs and ability to exercise as they grow older. Researchers are re-examining 90 children (some with obesity, some without) who were first tested between ages 8-12, about 6 years ago. They will measure lung function, exercise ca…

This study looks at whether special school activities can help primary school students feel better mentally, sleep better, and be more active after the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 to 408 children in grades 3 to 5 will take part. Researchers will compare kids who join the new prog…

This study looks at over 1,000 South African children ages 5 to 9 to understand why some develop early signs of high blood pressure and heart disease. Researchers will measure fitness, body composition, and blood markers. The goal is to find early clues that could lead to better …