National childhood obesity prevention program for kids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This program helps children ages 6–11 who are overweight (but not obese) learn healthy habits to prevent obesity. It focuses on lifestyle changes and does not involve any medication or surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 11 years old.
- Your child's BMI is in the overweight range (between the 90th and 97th percentile).
- Your child does not have a chronic health condition that needs daily medicine.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and agree to data privacy rules.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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