Family dinners get a high-tech makeover to fight childhood obesity

NCT ID NCT02669797

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether teaching families to have healthier, more frequent meals together can lower children's weight and improve their diet. Over 12 months, 500 families with children aged 5-10 will receive in-home coaching, video feedback of their meals, and text-message tips. The goal is to reduce BMI and neck circumference, which are linked to heart disease risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention (in-home visits, food preparation activities, video feedback, and ecological momentary intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a practical, family-based method to reduce childhood obesity and lower future heart disease risk.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug or device, so results depend heavily on family participation and adherence. The effect may be modest and not generalize to all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus--ACCORDS

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
University of Minnesota--Department of Family Social Science

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

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