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Can we predict who will quit? new study tackles dropout in Kids' weight programs

NCT ID NCT04364282

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at why many families leave pediatric weight management programs early. Researchers used data from over 1,200 children and their parents to build a tool that predicts dropout. The goal is to help programs keep families engaged and improve long-term health outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

1,216 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child is 7-18 years of age * Participating child has been referred to one of the participating weight management programs, and the family (child-parent dyad) has chosen to participate in said program. * Participating child is obese (BMI ≥95th percentile for age and sex). * Participating child provides assent to participation in the research study. * At least one parent/guardian consents to participate (and consent to child participation). The parent should be the primary parent accompanying the child to treatment, and the child's primary residence must be with that parent. \- Both members of the parent-child dyad must speak either English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Participating child cannot complete measures and study activities (non-verbal, significant developmental and behavioral challenges). * Participating child has a chronic illness that impacts weight (i.e. cancer). * Participating child with a genetic condition (i.e. Prader-Willi) that is associated with excessive weight. * One member of the parent-child dyad refuses to participate in the study or does not wish to complete 6 months of treatment. * One member of the parent-child dyad is unable to participate in 6 month follow-up data collection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Tooth Wear Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attrition Family research Pediatric obesity Weight loss

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brenner Children's Hospital

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

  • Children's Mercy Hospital

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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