Can a Parent-Training program curb childhood obesity?
NCT ID NCT04802291
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a program called HomeStyles-2, which aims to help parents of children aged 6 to 11 create healthier home environments. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to prevent obesity. Over 450 families participated, with some receiving the program and others receiving a different educational activity for comparison.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (educational program for parents)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could give families practical tools to prevent childhood obesity and promote healthier eating, activity, and sleep habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may show limited long-term change, and what works for one family may not work for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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