Clinical Context Bariatric surgery produces dramatic weight loss and metabolic improvement, but outcomes vary substantially between patients. Understanding what predicts…
Browsing: Obesity & Weight Management
A secondary analysis of a 12-month randomised trial found that 4:3 intermittent fasting improved binge and uncontrolled eating versus daily calorie restriction, with no difference in appetite hormones. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A preschool trial finds body composition improved over time with game-based activity, but moderate-to-vigorous activity did not significantly beat light activity. PICO summary and commentary.
A 6-month school-based MyBFF@school program improved fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, and HDL-C versus standard schooling in overweight Malaysian children, though BMI still rose. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A triple-blind RCT finds cinnamon supplementation does not significantly reduce weight or BMI in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A single-centre Egyptian RCT testing whether adding Islamic intermittent fasting to lifestyle modification improves metabolic syndrome markers, with PICO summary and expert commentary.
A four-arm trial finds combination aerobic-resistance exercise is the only programme to improve objective sleep in type 2 diabetes, alongside abdominal fat loss. PICO summary and commentary.
A small pilot randomised trial (n=30) testing whether an 8-week integrated intensive exercise protocol improves body composition, functional capacity and quality of life in young adults with obesity versus diet plus brisk walking. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A prespecified secondary analysis of a 12-week randomised trial found time-restricted eating did not change sleep, mood, or quality of life versus usual care in adults with overweight or obesity. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A randomised waitlist-controlled trial of a 10-week whole-food plant-based community programme in a predominantly Maori cohort: weight fell by 3.3 kg versus control, but HbA1c, cholesterol and waist changes were not significant. PICO summary and expert commentary.