New telehealth program helps parents of kids with autism tackle weight

NCT ID NCT05741840

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a telehealth program that teaches parents of children with autism and overweight or obesity how to help their child manage weight through nutrition, activity, and behavior skills. About 140 families will take part, with one group receiving the parent-based program and another receiving health education only. The goal is to see if the parent program leads to better weight control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: parent-based behavioral treatment (PBT-A)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based weight management option for children with autism and obesity.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 140 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The program requires strong parent commitment, and weight loss may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC San Diego Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR)

La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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