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Prevention study for Childhood Obesity
Official title Effectiveness of School-Based Time-Restricted Eating for the Prevention and Control of Obesity in Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07184281
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Childhood obesity has become a major global public health challenge. Obesity can not only affects children's physical and mental health during childhood but may also persist into adulthood, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 10. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Eligibility criteria for schools:
- The principal agrees to accept the randomization process and adhere to the study protocol;
- The total number of fourth-year students in the school must be more than 50;
- Schools that have not implemented or plan to implement obesity prevention interventions;
- Non-boarding schools, Ethnic minority schools, or specialty schools;
You likely can't join if
- for students: All students in the selected classes will be the subject of the study after signing the informed consent, unless they have the...
- Individuals with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, tuberculosis, asthma, hepatitis or nephritis;
- Individuals with secondary obesity: obesity due to endocrine disorders or side effects of medications;
- Individuals with abnormal growth and development, such as dwarfism, gigantism, etc;
- Individuals with physical deformities, including severe scoliosis, chicken breasts, claudication, significant O-leg/X-shaped legs;
- Individuals with limited athletic ability who are unable to participate in school physical activities;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Eligibility criteria for schools:
- The principal agrees to accept the randomization process and adhere to the study protocol;
- The total number of fourth-year students in the school must be more than 50;
- Schools that have not implemented or plan to implement obesity prevention interventions;
- Non-boarding schools, Ethnic minority schools, or specialty schools;
- Schools that have no clear plans to relocate or close within the next 2 years; Eligibility criteria for classes:
- Class teachers are willing and actively involved in home-school liaison;
- Class sizes should be between 30 and 60 students;
- The class consists of fourth-grade students;
- Classes that have no clear plan to merge or cancel in the next 2 years;
- for students: All students in the selected classes will be the subject of the study after signing the informed consent, unless they have the following circumstances:
- Individuals with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, tuberculosis, asthma, hepatitis or nephritis;
- Individuals with secondary obesity: obesity due to endocrine disorders or side effects of medications;
- Individuals with abnormal growth and development, such as dwarfism, gigantism, etc;
- Individuals with physical deformities, including severe scoliosis, chicken breasts, claudication, significant O-leg/X-shaped legs;
- Individuals with limited athletic ability who are unable to participate in school physical activities;
- Individuals who have lost weight by inducing vomiting or taking medication in the past 3 months;
- Individuals who have undergone prior bariatric surgery;
- Individuals with mental disorders or intellectual developmental disabilities, as well as aphasia;
- Individuals who have taken medications that affect appetite or weight within three months (e.g., antipsychotics, hypnotics, weight loss medications, insulin);
- Individuals who have plans to transfer within 2 years;
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 10 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.