Can a health coach help kids with emotional disorders lose weight?
NCT ID NCT03075306
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-month healthy lifestyle program for 112 youth aged 8-18 with serious emotional disturbance who were overweight or obese. Participants worked with a health coach to improve diet and physical activity, with parents involved. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce body mass index and improve heart health compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
healthy lifestyle counseling and support (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to help youth with serious emotional disturbance achieve a healthier weight and lower their risk of heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 112 participants, so results are limited in size. The intervention is behavioral, so success depends on individual and family engagement, and long-term effects are not yet known.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins Children's Mental Health Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States