Can more therapy beat childhood obesity? 900 kids to find out.

NCT ID NCT06654323

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study is testing how much behavioral therapy is needed to help children with obesity. 900 children aged 5-17 will be placed into groups that receive different amounts of therapy, from 13 to 26 hours over six months. Researchers will measure their BMI, diet, exercise, and quality of life after one year to find the most effective dose.

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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CHILDHOOD OBESITY