School gardens could be the secret weapon against childhood obesity

NCT ID NCT02668744

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Jaimie N. Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a school-based gardening, nutrition, and cooking program could help low-income Hispanic children eat more vegetables and maintain a healthy weight. Over 3,000 students in 16 Texas elementary schools took part, with some schools getting the program and others serving as a comparison. The program included building gardens, teaching lessons, and involving families, with the goal of improving diet and reducing obesity risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Barbara Jordan Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
Booker T. Washington

Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
Callison Elementary

Round Rock, Texas, 78664, United States
Carver Elementary

Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
Casey Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78748, United States
Decker Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
Elgin Elementary

Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
Hart Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78753, United States
McBee Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78758, United States
Mitchell Elementary

Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
Neidig Elementary

Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
Oak Meadows Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
Pickett Elementary

Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
Pleasant Hill Elementary

Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
Purl Elementary

Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
Voigt Elementary

Round Rock, Texas, 78664, United States

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