A Review of Registered Randomized Controlled Trials for the Prevention of Obesity in Infancy.

ABSTRACT: Childhood overweight and obesity is a worldwide public health issue. Our objective was to describe planned, ongoing and completed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) designed for the prevention of obesity in early childhood. Two databases (World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, ClinicalTrials.gov) were searched to identify RCTs with the primary aim of preventing childhood obesity and at least one outcome related to child weight. Interventions needed to start in the first two years of childhood or earlier, continue for at least 6 months postnatally, include a component related to lifestyle or behaviours, and have a follow up time of at least 2 years. We identified 29 unique RCTs, implemented since 2008, with most being undertaken in high income countries.

SUBMITTER: Mihrshahi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7967587 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature