Obesity in children | Top 17 novel treatment findings

Gene variants affect obesity intervention response

Children carrying specific effect alleles (rs7508679, rs10420008, rs11883325, rs4804416) showed greater waist circumference reduction during the intervention compared to those without these alleles, although the benefits diminished over the long term.

Study published: 2022-05-26

Phentermine-topiramate aids weight loss in overweight children and adolescents.

Phentermine-topiramate significantly reduced BMI and weight in children and adolescents, with a notable increase in the proportion of participants achieving a BMI reduction of ≥5%.

Study published: 2023-08-04

High-Intensity Interval Training improves fitness and reduces cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents.

HIIT significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness indicators (VO2 max, SBP, DBP, HR) and metabolic risk indicators (TC, HDL-C) for cardiovascular disease, although it did not significantly affect body shape indicators (BMI, BF%, WC).

Study published: 2022-07-12

Weight management programs reduce obesity in minority children.

Improved health outcomes and quality of life for minority children can be achieved through sustained engagement in weight management programs.

Study published: 2022-03-30

GLP-1 receptor agonists help overweight adults lose weight

Both GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2is led to significant weight loss (at least 5%), improved glycemic control, and reduced blood pressure, with semaglutide 2.4mg showing the most significant effects in these areas.

Study published: 2022-02-07

Parental feeding can reduce obesity risk

The study found that for children in the top quintile of genetic risk, changing parental feeding practices to those of children with lower genetic risk could lead to a reduction in BMI by 0.81 kg/m at age 12. This suggests that parental interventions can significantly impact childhood obesity risk.

Study published: 2021-01-08

Orlistat reduces BMI in obesity

The meta-analysis found that orlistat treatment resulted in a statistically significant reduction in BMI by 0.72 kg/m² compared to placebo. Additionally, longer treatment duration was associated with greater reductions in BMI.

Study published: 2022-11-28

Engaging in regular physical activity boosts interleukin-10 levels in obese youth.

Increased serum levels of IL-10, improved physical fitness, and potential reduction in obesity-related health risks in children and adolescents.

Study published: 2024-03-02

Bariatric surgery reduces cardiovascular events

Bariatric surgery significantly lowers the odds of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in obese patients with CVDs, with an odds ratio of 0.49 compared to non-surgical controls.

Study published: 2021-09-22

Interventions reduce early sexual initiation and obesity in adolescent girls affected by forced intercourse.

Understanding the relationship between ACEs and health outcomes can inform targeted interventions to reduce early sexual initiation and improve weight status among affected girls.

Study published: 2022-11-14

MC4R mutations linked to obesity

Carriers of loss of function mutations had significantly higher body weight (mean difference of 17.76kg), BMI (4.84kg/m), and fat mass (14.78kg) at age 18 compared to non-carriers. The study suggests that up to 200,000 people in the UK may carry such mutations, indicating a substantial public health impact.

Study published: 2020-11-03

High flow nasal oxygen reduces complications

The use of HFNO showed a higher delta EELI at 1 hour compared to conventional oxygen therapy, suggesting potential benefits in respiratory mechanics post-surgery.

Study published: 2021-02-05

Interventions improve mothers' understanding of child weight, reducing obesity risk.

Improved accuracy in maternal weight perception may lead to healthier feeding practices, potentially reducing the risk of childhood obesity and related health issues.

Study published: 2020-11-18

Apolipoprotein M linked to insulin sensitivity

Higher levels of circulating apoM and adiponectin were associated with improved insulin sensitivity and lower levels of inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Sleeve gastrectomy led to significant improvements in insulin sensitivity, particularly linked to changes in apoM levels.

Study published: 2023-02-10

Lifestyle interventions increase physical activity and improve sleep in youth.

Increased physical activity, reduced screen time, and improved sleep duration among children and adolescents.

Study published: 2024-05-16

Exercise program impacts brain health biomarkers

The study observed a significant reduction in circulating macrophage scavenger receptor type-I (MSR1) levels, indicating a potential positive effect of exercise on this novel biomarker, although it did not mediate changes in brain health outcomes.

Study published: 2022-07-31

CPAP treatment lowers blood pressure in children with sleep apnea

Successful management of OSA was associated with a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypertensive patients. Specifically, CPAP treatment resulted in a greater improvement in SBP z-score percentile compared to surgical treatment, indicating a more pronounced positive effect on hypertension.

Study published: 2022-04-19