Helping girls slow puberty and reduce long-term health risks
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a healthy lifestyle program can help slow the start of puberty in girls who are overweight or have obesity and live in low-income households. The program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, and family support to improve long-term health.
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Who can take part
- Your child is a girl between 6.5 and 8 years old
- She has a BMI at or above the 85th percentile for her age and sex (overweight or obese range)
- Your household income is low enough to qualify for subsidized housing
- You and your child speak English
- Your child has not yet started puberty (confirmed by you on a simple puberty stage questionnaire)
- You are her primary caregiver and can participate with her for the full year
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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