New program combines doctor visits and park activities to fight childhood obesity

NCT ID NCT05455190

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Fit Together that combines standard medical care with community activity sessions for children with obesity. About 400 children aged 5-12 will receive a referral to local park programs offering exercise, sports, and nutrition activities. Researchers will measure changes in BMI and physical activity to see if this partnership model works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Fit Together program (behavioral intervention: clinic care plus community activity sessions)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical model for treating childhood obesity through clinic-community partnerships.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. Results may vary by location and participation may be inconsistent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

IMPLEMENTATION PEDIATRIC OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic (Freedom Drive Location) (NHPMCF)

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, United States
Waughtown Pediatrics (NHFMCF)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27107, United States

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