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Cluster-Randomised Trial Tests Digital Health Interventions for Adolescent Mental Health and Physical Activity — Novel Approach to Paediatric Obesity Prevention

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15 June 2026

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A cluster-randomised trial in China is testing three digital health interventions against control in 800 middle school students, measuring effects on depression, anxiety, and physical activity. Results could inform scalable approaches to paediatric obesity prevention.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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