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Online program aims to curb childhood obesity in Low-Income families

NCT ID NCT06795490

Prevention Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an online program called Families in Balance Online, designed to help parents of 2- to 5-year-olds build healthy routines around meals, sleep, and screen time. About 300 families with low income will be randomly assigned to either this interactive program or a self-paced information program. Researchers will measure changes in children's BMI, sleep, screen time, and diet to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Online behavioral program (Families in Balance Online)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to prevent early childhood obesity in low-income families by improving household routines.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral trial (300 families). Results may not apply broadly, and the program's impact on BMI may be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

2 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents must be the legal and custodial guardian of a 2 through 5-year-old child * Parents must report that their child is eligible for public health insurance * Parents must be able to complete the study activities in English * Parents must be able to complete study activities at a study location or at home, and online/via Zoom. Exclusion Criteria: \- Children must not have serious medical problems that affect weight, sleep, activity, or eating.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Health behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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