Can yoga and mindful eating boost Kids' mental health? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06597474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Food-Body-Mind in 800 preschoolers from low-income families. The program combines mindfulness, yoga, and healthy eating lessons at school with parenting support at home. Researchers want to see if it reduces emotional and behavioral problems and prevents childhood obesity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Food-Body-Mind behavioral intervention (mindfulness, mindful eating, yoga, and parenting skills)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a scalable program to improve emotional and behavioral health in young children, reducing long-term mental health risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a combined Phase 2/3 trial, but behavioral interventions can be hard to implement consistently. Results may vary across different settings and families.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Community Action Agency
RECRUITINGJackson, Michigan, 49203, United States
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