Can a food navigator program improve Kids' health? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07162350

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Parkland Health and Hospital System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 'Food as Medicine' program for 250 children aged 8-15 who are at risk for chronic diseases like obesity. Families get help from a community health worker who sets nutrition goals and connects them to healthy food resources. The goal is to see if this improves diet quality and health over 12 months compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Food navigation program with a community health worker
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could show that helping families access healthy food improves diet quality and reduces chronic disease risk in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (250 participants) focused on dietary changes, not a direct medical treatment. Results may not apply to other populations or lead to long-term health improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC DISEASES IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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