Can more coaching beat childhood obesity? 900 kids put to the test
NCT ID NCT06654323
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing different amounts of behavioral coaching for 900 children aged 5-17 with obesity. Kids and their caregivers are randomly assigned to receive between 13 and 26 hours of lifestyle coaching over six months, including nutrition advice, web-based learning, and community support. Researchers will measure changes in BMI, diet, exercise, sleep, and quality of life after one year to find the best dose of support.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intensive Behavioral Lifestyle Modification (IBT) including nutrition counseling, web-based learning, and community resource sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the most effective amount of behavioral coaching to help children with obesity achieve a healthier weight and improve their diet and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results depend heavily on participant adherence. The study is also limited to two U.S. states, so findings may not apply everywhere.
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Locations
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
RECRUITINGBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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