Rural families get a helping hand against childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT07404839
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a program called Building Healthy Families, designed to help children ages 5-13 who are overweight or obese, along with their parents. The program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, and lifestyle changes for the whole family. Researchers want to see if providing extra support to community teams helps them deliver the program more effectively in rural areas.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Building Healthy Families Program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable, effective way to help rural families manage childhood obesity and improve healthy habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a direct treatment trial. It focuses on how well the program is delivered, not on proving weight loss outcomes. Results may vary across communities.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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