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Can yoga and mindful eating boost Kids' mental health? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06597474

Disease control Sponsor: Michigan State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called Food-Body-Mind in 800 preschoolers from low-income families. The program combines mindfulness, yoga, and healthy eating lessons at school with parenting support at home. Researchers want to see if it reduces emotional and behavioral problems and prevents childhood obesity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Food-Body-Mind behavioral intervention (mindfulness, mindful eating, yoga, and parenting skills)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a scalable program to improve emotional and behavioral health in young children, reducing long-term mental health risks.
What could go wrong
This is a combined Phase 2/3 trial, but behavioral interventions can be hard to implement consistently. Results may vary across different settings and families.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 800 people

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

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

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

3 to 5 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: 1. Parental consent and child (if the child is 5 years) verbal assent received 2. Children are 3-5 years old attending a Head Start program and caregivers are the primary adult caregivers for the children 3. Caregivers are willing to use Facebook or the private program website for participation 4. Participants have at least weekly internet access using a smartphone, a tablet, or a computer Exclusion Criteria: 1. preschoolers who have a motor disability or impairment (e.g., cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, lost or damaged limb, motor skills disorder, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida) preventing them from participating in any physical activity; 2. preschoolers who have a diagnosed medical condition (e.g., phenylketonuria, pediatric malabsorption syndrome, pollen food allergy syndrome) requiring a restrict diet and precluding them from any dietary changes particularly fruit/vegetable intake; and 3. preschoolers who have diagnosed disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder level 3) causing severe difficulty (e.g., nonverbal, cannot initiate social interaction) with communication and interaction with other people. There will be no exclusion criterion for primary adult caregivers, as the primary focus is preschoolers and caregivers serve as a support role.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Social Skills

As listed by the trial registrant

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Behavioral problem of child Emotional problem Mental health wellness Obesity, childhood Social skills

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community Action Agency

    RECRUITING

    Jackson, Michigan, 49203, United States

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