Parents key to fighting obesity in childhood cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT04656496

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

Summary

This study tests a program that teaches parents how to help their child, a childhood cancer survivor, eat healthy and exercise more. The goal is to prevent or reduce obesity, which is a major risk for heart disease in these children. About 520 families will take part in one of two online groups to learn helpful skills.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's National Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Hackensack Meridian Health

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

  • USF Pediatrics

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • University of Florida Health System

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

  • University of Miami Health System

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States