New parenting program targets childhood obesity in at-risk families

NCT ID NCT07529704

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 9-session group program for parents of children aged 6 months to 3 years, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep. About 526 families from Spain will take part, with half receiving the program and half getting usual care. The goal is to see if the program helps children maintain a healthy weight over 18 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Atenció Primària de Mallorca

    RECRUITING

    Palma de Mallorca, 07002, Spain

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  • Fundación Avedis Donabedian Para la Mejora de la Calidad Asistencial

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08037, Spain

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  • Servicio Andaluz de Salud

    RECRUITING

    Seville, 41008, Spain

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Bambú program (behavioral intervention: group-based parenting sessions on nutrition, physical activity, and sleep)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could provide an effective, scalable way to prevent childhood obesity in vulnerable families, reducing long-term health risks.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively early-stage trial with 526 participants, and results may not apply to all populations. The program requires significant commitment from families, and participation may be low.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity Overweight Pediatric Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.