Rural families get tailored help to tackle childhood obesity in major new trial
NCT ID NCT06888011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a family-focused healthy lifestyle program (iAmHealthy) plus clinic-level changes can help manage obesity in children aged 6–11 living in rural areas. Over 1,000 families will take part in group education sessions and individual health coaching, or receive a newsletter for comparison. The goal is to see if these interventions can improve children's BMI and physical activity over four years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
iAmHealthy behavioral program (educational group sessions and individual health coaching)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to help rural families manage childhood obesity and improve long-term health habits.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or cure. Results depend on family adherence, and long-term weight changes may be modest. The study is still recruiting, so outcomes are uncertain.
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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