Playtime vs. obesity: new study tests fun ways to keep toddlers healthy

NCT ID NCT06918821

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether playgroups or parent education classes can help toddlers develop healthy eating and activity habits. About 300 families with toddlers aged 18-36 months will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a playgroup, a parent education class, or continuing their usual routine. Researchers will measure the toddlers' weight, diet, and activity over 24 weeks to see which approach works best.

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 (parent education class and family playgroup)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple, community-based programs to prevent obesity in early childhood.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study. Results may not apply to all families, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

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