Can virtual health coaches help kids lose weight?
NCT ID NCT06078774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to help children with obesity by replacing some in-person doctor visits with virtual house calls. Ten children aged 9-13 and their parents worked with a health coach through video calls and exercise sessions over 24 weeks. The goal was to see if families would stick with the program and find it helpful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual health coaching and telehealth visits
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more convenient and effective way to help children with obesity manage their weight from home.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The program requires significant time and commitment from families.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth Universiy
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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