Talking to kids about weight: 6,600 children test coaching approach to fight obesity

NCT ID NCT05143697

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing—a counseling style that helps people find their own motivation to change—can reduce obesity in children aged 2 to 8. About 6,600 children with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile will take part across 49 clinics. Half the clinics will offer the coaching program, while the other half provide usual care. Researchers will measure BMI changes after two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: motivational interviewing counseling
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way for doctors' offices to help young children lower their BMI and reduce obesity rates.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or procedure, so results may vary widely. The trial is still recruiting, and success depends on families attending multiple sessions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaiser Permanente Pasadena
RECRUITING

Pasadena, California, 91101, United States

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