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School and Family-Based Obesity Prevention in Pakistani Primary School Children

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 12 YearsAllCentral South University
NCT07616232 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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. The study is a cluster randomized controlled trial. A total of 26 primary schools in three cities of Punjab (Lahore, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar) will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (13 schools) or the control group (13 schools). Children in grades 3, 4, and 5 (aged 6-12 years) will take part. In the intervention schools, children will receive 18 health education sessions, daily 45 minutes of physical activity, and monthly weight and height checks. Parents will attend three workshops and receive week

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
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What it tests

  • School-Family Obesity Prevention Program (SFOPP)
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Where

1 site
Selected Primary Schools in Lahore, Sahiwal, and Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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