Bright bodies program aims to help kids beat obesity

NCT ID NCT05595161

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested the Bright Bodies program, a family-based lifestyle intervention for children ages 7-13 with obesity. The program includes nutrition education, behavior modification, and exercise sessions. Researchers measured changes in BMI and other health outcomes across three different community settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bright Bodies (behavioral intervention with nutrition education, behavior modification, and exercise)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a proven, scalable program to help children with obesity achieve healthier weights.
What could go wrong: This is a completed implementation study, not a new drug trial. Results may vary across different settings, and long-term weight maintenance is not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Maine Medical Center

Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1711, United States
University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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