Can solving social problems first help kids lose weight? new study tests the idea.
NCT ID NCT06520657
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a new approach to childhood obesity treatment: before starting a 12-week family weight management program, families work with a community health worker for three months to address social needs like food, housing, or healthcare access. The study enrolls 120 children aged 8-12 who are overweight or have class 1 obesity and have at least one major social risk factor. Researchers will measure feasibility, satisfaction, and changes in child BMI and cognitive skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Community health worker support and family-based behavioral weight management program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to treat childhood obesity by first addressing families' social needs like food or housing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (120 people) testing feasibility, not a proven treatment. It may not show clear weight loss benefits or be generalizable to other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Mercy Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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