Family dinners get a high-tech makeover to fight childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT02669797
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
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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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Locations
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus--ACCORDS
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Minnesota--Department of Family Social Science
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States