Can family coaching help teens beat obesity? new study tests Home-Based program
NCT ID NCT04974554
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 6-month home-based program called FIT Families, designed to help African American teens with obesity and their caregivers lose weight. The program includes coaching sessions, family counseling, and small prizes for completing tasks. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, weight, and height in 360 teens to see if the program works better than standard home support.
What this could mean
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Active substance
FIT Families behavioral intervention (home-based coaching, family counseling, and incentive prizes)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a proven, culturally tailored weight-loss program that reduces obesity and related health problems in African American teens.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on participant commitment. The study is not yet complete, and benefits may vary across families.
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Division of Global and Community Health
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States