Text messages tested to fight childhood obesity – results mixed

NCT ID NCT07501546

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Taipei City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether sending automated health tips via the LINE messaging app could help parents of obese children engage with weight management programs. Over 500 parents in Taipei were split into two groups: one got messages right away, the other after a delay. The study found that very few parents actually signed up for in-person clinic visits, suggesting digital tools alone may not be enough to drive action.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Automated push notifications via LINE messaging app
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help parents engage with childhood obesity resources more easily, potentially improving health outcomes.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study with very few parents re-enrolling in clinic programs. The results may not apply to other settings or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH LITERACY PEDIATRIC OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Taipei City Hospital, Heping Fuyou Branch, Department of Pediatrics

Taipei, Taiwas, 100, Taiwan

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