Obesity in adolescents
Vestfold Hospital Trust’s research activity is centred on obesity care for treatment-seeking adolescents, with interest in body weight reduction, body mass index change, and clinical management of severe excess weight in young people.
- Adolescent obesity
- Weight management
- Body mass index outcomes
The sponsor’s clinical focus includes structured care for adolescents with obesity who are seeking treatment in a hospital-based setting.
Endocrine and metabolic health
The research portfolio reflects an interest in metabolic disease linked to excess adiposity, with attention to hormonal regulation, energy balance, and metabolic risk in paediatric and adolescent populations.
- Metabolic health
- Hormonal regulation
- Energy balance
Clinical work in this area connects endocrine care with long-term management of weight-related disease.
Nutrition and low-energy dietary care
Vestfold Hospital Trust also shows interest in nutrition-based interventions, including low-energy diet support and dietary treatment strategies used alongside behavioural care for obesity.
- Low-energy diet
- Dietary intervention
- Nutrition support
This area highlights clinical involvement in nutritional management for adolescents with excess weight.
Behavioural therapy and eHealth-supported care
The sponsor is engaged in research combining behavioural therapy with electronic health tools, reflecting interest in blended face-to-face and digital support for adolescents with obesity.
- Behavioural therapy
- eHealth
- Digital health support
Its clinical research includes care models that integrate psychological support and technology-enabled treatment for weight-related conditions.
Pharmacological treatment in obesity care
Vestfold Hospital Trust has an active interest in anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment within adolescent weight management pathways.
- Anti-obesity medication
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Adjunct treatment
This area links medication-based care with broader clinical management of adolescent obesity in a specialist hospital setting.
