New program aims to stop childhood obesity in hispanic communities

NCT ID NCT04971044

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a personalized program to prevent childhood obesity in low-income Hispanic families. It involves 301 children aged 4-6 and their parents, focusing on helping families overcome changing barriers to healthy eating and activity. The goal is to see if this approach can lower children's body mass index and reduce obesity rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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