Computer prompts help doctors fight childhood obesity in large study

NCT ID NCT05627011

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding reminders to electronic health records helps doctors follow guidelines for managing overweight and obesity in children. Over 58,000 children and their doctors took part across multiple primary care practices. The goal was to improve care and help children achieve a healthier weight.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

  • Eskenazi Health

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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