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Can a school program help kids stay healthy? new study tests obesity prevention

NCT ID NCT05851144

Prevention Sponsor: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested a school-based program to prevent obesity in over 1,100 preschool children in South Texas. The program included nutrition education and physical activity encouragement. Researchers measured changes in BMI, fruit and vegetable intake, and fitness levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help reduce childhood obesity rates in low-income communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other regions or populations. The intervention is behavioral, so long-term impact is uncertain.

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Study facts

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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

1,104 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

4 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: * All enrolled PreK 4 students to participating school districts Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior obesity disorder prevention target

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Health-related behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States

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