Rural families get a helping hand against childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT07404839
First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
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.
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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