OBESITY PREVENTION

This study tests whether a program combining a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, exercise, and lifestyle coaching can help middle-aged adults (30-50 years old) with metabolic syndrome lose 5-10% of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Researchers will compare this appr…

This study aims to find the best combination of strategies to help people maintain weight loss after losing weight. Over 500 adults with obesity will first lose weight through a 16-week program, then try different support methods—like limiting food variety, home strength training…

This study aims to help Latino families in San Diego and Mexicali become more physically active to prevent obesity and heart disease. About 290 parents and children ages 6-11 will take part in community-based programs. Researchers will measure activity levels and fitness to see i…

This study tests whether adding hands-on nutrition demonstrations helps people at risk for prediabetes stay in the Diabetes Prevention Program. About 20 adults who are eligible for the program will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves participation and health h…

This study looks at whether eating three servings of dairy each day (milk, yogurt, cheese) can improve body weight, body composition, and blood sugar in overweight adolescents (ages 15-18) and older adults (ages 60-80). Over six months, participants are randomly assigned to eithe…

This study tests whether a culturally relevant health curriculum can prevent obesity in 4th graders at rural tribal schools. About 120 students will take part, with some schools receiving the program and others not. Researchers will measure changes in diet, physical activity, and…

This study compares two approaches to help children ages 6-11 sleep longer: working one-on-one with a nurse on sleep strategies versus receiving educational handouts. About 50 families from Temple Pediatrics will participate. The goal is to see if improving sleep can prevent exce…

This study tests a smartphone app called HLRS that gives personalized tips to help people aged 60 and older eat better and move more. The goal is to see if older adults find the app easy and enjoyable to use, and if it can help prevent obesity. Thirty participants will use the ap…

This study looks at two different training programs for doctors and health workers in community health centers that serve people on Medicaid. The goal is to see which training helps patients lose more weight and get better access to obesity care. About 6,200 patients and their pr…

This study aims to better understand how many calories a person needs to eat to stay in energy balance—where weight stays steady. Researchers will use a special room called a whole-room calorimeter to measure energy burned and compare it to standard formulas. 34 healthy adults wi…

This study looks at how tirzepatide, a weight-loss drug, affects muscle mass and strength in adults aged 50 and older with obesity. Researchers want to know if losing weight with this drug also leads to muscle loss, which could cause weakness or frailty. About 20 participants wil…

This study looks at how eating crops grown with organic versus conventional farming methods changes the bacteria in your gut and your overall health. Researchers will compare two groups: healthy adults and those with metabolic syndrome. Participants will eat specially prepared di…