Family navigators may keep kids in obesity care
NCT ID NCT05403658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a Family Navigator—a trained helper who connects families to resources like parking passes and text reminders—can reduce dropout from pediatric obesity programs. About 108 children aged 6–17 and their caregivers will either get usual care alone or usual care plus a Navigator for 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and helpful, so a larger trial can be planned.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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108 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * be 6-17 years old, * have a BMI ≥97th percentile, * have a primary caregiver (parent/guardian) agree to participate Exclusion Criteria: * participants will be excluded if caregivers cannot communicate in English since the Family Navigation intervention will be available in English only.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada
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