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Peer mentoring takes on childhood obesity in rural appalachia

NCT ID NCT05758441

Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a peer mentoring program to help rural Appalachian children with overweight or obesity become more active. Over 400 seventh graders will receive virtual mentoring sessions and family support to increase daily physical activity and reduce sugary drinks. The goal is to improve body composition and long-term health habits.

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Active substance
peer mentoring program (Mentoring to be Active plus Family)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, culturally tailored way to help rural children become more active and manage their weight.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results may vary widely. The study is still ongoing, and long-term success is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children: * enrolled in 7th grade at the start of the study, * have a body mass index percentile of 85th or greater for age and gender, * not under medical care for OB or type 1 diabetes, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * not expected to move from the participating county before the conclusion of the study. Parents: * read at a 5th grade-level, * speak English, * have a home-mailing address (not PO box), * have a working telephone number, and * are not expected to move from the participating county before study conclusion. High school peer mentors: * are in either 10th or 11th grade at the start of the recruitment, * reside in a targeted county, * interested in working with peers, supporting others, and striving to cultivate their own health-supportive behaviors, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * are not expected to move before the intervention ends, * can speak English, * are recommended by a teacher, school advisor, or counselor. Exclusion Criteria: Child: * not in 7th grade at the start of the study. * not able to read or Speak English; * not classified as either overweight or obese at start of study. Parents : \- not able to read or speak English. High school peer mentors: \- cannot speak and read English.

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Conditions

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Health Behavior morbid obesity Motor Activity obesity disorder

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Body composition Exercise Physical activity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University College of Nursing

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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