Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Children and young people who are older than 4 years and younger than 17 years old at the time of joining
- Those whose body weight falls within a specific obesity range (based on international guidelines, with a standardised BMI score between 30 and 40) — not severely obese
- Those whose family is willing to take part in an obesity treatment clinical trial
- Families who are able to read and write in the language of the country where they live, as the trial uses a mobile phone app with written messages
- Families where at least one parent has a smartphone and an email address
Who may not be able to join:
- Those with very severe obesity (a standardised BMI score above 40, regardless of age)
- Those with hormone-related conditions (such as thyroid problems that are not well controlled, or other hormonal disorders)
- Those with certain metabolic conditions that affect weight control (confirm with trial site)
- Those who have been treated for depression or other mental health conditions in the six months before joining
- Those currently taking any medication known to affect body weight
- Those whose obesity is caused by a brain-related condition or a genetic syndrome (for example, Down syndrome)
- Those with serious mental or neurological conditions that could make it difficult to follow the trial requirements
- Those who have had a diagnosed eating disorder requiring treatment in the six months before joining, or where an eating disorder is identified during the initial screening
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Pernilla Danielsson, PhD, Karolinska Institutet
Phone: +46 708 377734
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in degree of obesity
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.