Kids' weight and lungs: 6-Year study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06447246
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study follows 90 children (some with obesity, some without) who were first tested between ages 8-12. After about 6 years, researchers will measure lung function, exercise tolerance, and breathlessness during exercise. The goal is to understand how obesity affects breathing and physical activity as kids grow into teenagers.
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Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, UT Southwestern and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how childhood obesity impacts breathing and exercise ability over time, pointing toward better monitoring or early interventions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all children. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve health.
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