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Can a comic and newsletter program help families prevent childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT05935592

Prevention Sponsor: Tufts University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a mobile health program that uses web-based comics for children and newsletters for parents to encourage healthier eating and lower obesity risk. The study enrolls 8- to 12-year-old Black and Latino children and a parent, who receive either the comic-and-newsletter program or standard health information. The team measures changes in children's body mass index, diet, and parents' feeding practices over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A web-based comic and newsletter program for children and parents
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, engaging way to help families prevent childhood obesity through everyday habits.
What could go wrong
The study is small and early, so results may not hold up in larger groups. Changing eating habits is hard, and a digital tool alone may not overcome barriers like food access or time.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

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

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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

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Inclusion Criteria (child): * self-identifies as Black/African-American and/or Latino * between ages 8 and 12 years (preadolescents) at time of scheduled baseline visits * reads and speaks in English * has a Body Mass Index percentile at or above 5% at baseline (categorized as healthy, overweight, or obese) * has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop * has regular access to a phone with texting capability * is comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices * is comfortable speaking with study staff about thoughts/experiences while participating in study * has a legal parent/guardian willing to participate in study Inclusion Criteria (parent): * legal parent/guardian of child willing to participate in study * reads and speaks in English or Spanish * primarily responsible for preparing/purchasing food for child * has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop * has regular access to a phone with texting capability * comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices * able to attend in-person study visits and complete online questionnaires with their child over the full duration of study Exclusion Criteria (child): * has allergies, food aversions, food disorders, or medications with side-effects that may impact participation in study * has a pacemaker or heart condition * in foster care

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity, childhood

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bronx Health Center - Children's Aid

    The Bronx, New York, 10460, United States

  • Milbank Health Center - Children's Aid

    New York, New York, 10026, United States

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