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Prevention study for Childhood Obesity Pevention
Official title School and Family-Based Obesity Prevention in Pakistani Primary School Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07616232
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Childhood obesity is increasing rapidly in Pakistan, but there are no large, high-quality studies testing ways to prevent it in schools. This study aims to find out if a 9-month program involving health education, daily physical activity, parent workshops, and regular feedback via WhatsApp or SMS can reduce the number of primary school children who are overweight or obese.
- 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 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Children aged 6-12 years enrolled in grades 3, 4, or 5 of selected primary schools in Lahore, Sahiwal, or Bahawalnagar, Pakistan
- Written informed consent provided by parent or primary caregiver
- Child assent obtained
- Children without any medical conditions that prevent participation in physical activities
You likely can't join if
- Medical history of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, asthma, hepatitis, or nephritis
- Obesity caused by endocrine diseases or side effects of drugs
- Abnormal physical development (e.g., dwarfism, gigantism)
- Physical deformity (e.g., severe scoliosis, pectus carinatum, limp, obvious O-leg or X-leg)
- Inability to participate in school sport activities
- Weight loss by vomiting or taking drugs during the past three months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Children aged 6-12 years enrolled in grades 3, 4, or 5 of selected primary schools in Lahore, Sahiwal, or Bahawalnagar, Pakistan
- Written informed consent provided by parent or primary caregiver
- Child assent obtained
- Children without any medical conditions that prevent participation in physical activities
- Medical history of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, asthma, hepatitis, or nephritis
- Obesity caused by endocrine diseases or side effects of drugs
- Abnormal physical development (e.g., dwarfism, gigantism)
- Physical deformity (e.g., severe scoliosis, pectus carinatum, limp, obvious O-leg or X-leg)
- Inability to participate in school sport activities
- Weight loss by vomiting or taking drugs during the past three months
- Participation in another obesity prevention or treatment program
- For schools: planned relocation or cancellation within the next two years
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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, 6 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan. 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.