PEDIATRIC OBESITY

This study tests a new guideline to help children ages 6-11 in rural areas who have overweight or obesity. Over 1,000 families will either receive a healthy lifestyle program or a newsletter, while clinics get training or continue usual care. The goal is to see if these steps imp…

This study looks at a community program that teaches families of children with overweight or obesity how to live healthier. About 160 children will be randomly assigned to either join the program right away or wait. The main goal is to see if the program helps improve the child's…

This study looks at whether helping families with food benefits can improve weight in infants who are at risk for obesity. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months and their parents will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery shopping with a nutrition ex…

This study looks at whether a program where parents and children work together can help them lose weight and be healthier. About 90 families will join a weight management program that focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, and positive communication. The goal is to see if …

This study aims to prevent childhood obesity by teaching Hispanic mothers in rural Arkansas how to prepare healthy meals. About 64 mothers and their children aged 7-12 will join cooking workshops and learning activities. The program is designed with local churches to be culturall…

This study tests a program that changes the school environment to help 200 fourth-grade children in Mexico eat healthier and be more active. Researchers will measure weight, blood markers, and lifestyle habits to see if the program works. The goal is to prevent childhood obesity …

This study looks at how parents can help prevent obesity in children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food. Researchers will test different parenting approaches to encourage healthy eating habits and growth. About 416 families will take part, and the study tracks changes in…

This study observes 100 children aged 6-9 to see if their eating behaviors in a laboratory setting match how they eat at home. Researchers will video-record meals and measure food intake to understand what drives overeating and obesity. The goal is to learn more about children's …

This study watches how children's food preferences, physical activity, and decision-making change over three years. It includes 250 children from BIPOC and low-income families who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to learn how these behaviors relate to body weight and h…

This study looks at how two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and HIIT combined with jumping exercises—affect the muscles and tendons of children with obesity. About 40 children at different stages of puberty will exercise three times a week for 12 weeks. …

This study looks at why some children with high blood pressure develop heart or kidney damage. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood and urine of 125 children aged 7-18 with a new diagnosis of high blood pressure, as well as healthy children. The goal is to bett…

This study follows 180 children with overweight or obesity to see how their thinking skills (like memory and self-control) relate to their weight and eating behaviors over time. Researchers will use brain tasks and interviews to understand these links. The goal is to find better …

This study looks at how the tongue changes in children and teens with obesity after a 30-week weight loss program. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure tongue fat, shape, and stiffness, and see how these relate to sleep apnea. About 100 participants aged 6 to 18 will be sca…