Can more coaching beat childhood obesity? 900 kids put to the test

NCT ID NCT06654323

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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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.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
RECRUITING

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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