Family fitness: new program targets hispanic dads to fight childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT05334420
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 10-week program called Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanic families in Houston. Dads aim to lose weight, while kids increase physical activity through group sessions and joint exercise. About 187 fathers and their children are taking part to see if the program works better than no program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Healthy Dads Healthy Kids behavioral program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a proven way for Hispanic families to improve weight and activity levels together.
- What could go wrong
- This is an efficacy trial, not a large-scale study. Results may not apply to all families, and long-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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