Can training childcare staff cut obesity? new study tests 'WISE Words' program

NCT ID NCT07107321

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called WISE Words that helps childcare educators stop using feeding practices that can lead to obesity in young children. The program includes training, peer support, and personalized reminders. Researchers will observe mealtimes at over 260 childcare sites in Arkansas and Louisiana to see if educators change their habits. The goal is to reduce childhood obesity by promoting healthier eating behaviors early in life.

What this could mean

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Active substance: WISE Words behavioral program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to reduce childhood obesity by changing how educators feed young children.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on educators sticking with the program. It's also limited to two U.S. states, so it may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

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OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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