Obesity, Childhood study: Health Education
Official title Family, Responsibility, Education, Support, and Health for Food Responsiveness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06207110
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares how well each program helps kids control their eating habits and manage weight.
- Who it's for
- Children who are overweight or obese and show high food responsiveness.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to one of four groups: Regulation of Cues, Family‑Based Treatment, Regulation of Cues plus nutrition education, or a general health education program.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Informed assent and parental consent
- A child with overweight or obesity (≥ 85th BMI%) aged 7-12 years of age
- Child high on FR - High FR will be measured by the Food Responsiveness Scale via the CEBQ, with scores at a 3.8 or higher constituting a child with...
- A parent responsible for food preparation who is willing to participate and can read, speak and understand English at a minimum of a 5th grade level
- Family is willing to commit to attending all assessment and treatment sessions, agree to be assigned by chance and participate in all aspects of...
You likely can't join if
- Acute child psychiatric disorder diagnoses (e.g., acute suicidality, recent hospitalization, psychosis, bulimia nervosa)
- Child diagnoses of a serious chronic physical disease (e.g., cystic fibrosis, type 1 diabetes) for which physician supervision of diet and exercise...
- Child who is taking medication for weight loss
- Acute parent psychiatric disorder (e.g., acute suicidality; recent hospitalization
- First degree relative or someone in the household with anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Informed assent and parental consent
- A child with overweight or obesity (≥ 85th BMI%) aged 7-12 years of age
- Child high on FR - High FR will be measured by the Food Responsiveness Scale via the CEBQ, with scores at a 3.8 or higher constituting a child with high FR.
- A parent responsible for food preparation who is willing to participate and can read, speak and understand English at a minimum of a 5th grade level
- Family is willing to commit to attending all assessment and treatment sessions, agree to be assigned by chance and participate in all aspects of potential treatments
- Child is on stable medication regimen for medications that can impact weight (3+ months)
- Child does not have medical conditions that limit ability to participate in physical activity for the duration of the study.
- Acute child psychiatric disorder diagnoses (e.g., acute suicidality, recent hospitalization, psychosis, bulimia nervosa)
- Child diagnoses of a serious chronic physical disease (e.g., cystic fibrosis, type 1 diabetes) for which physician supervision of diet and exercise prescription may be warranted
- Child who is taking medication for weight loss
- Acute parent psychiatric disorder (e.g., acute suicidality; recent hospitalization; psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, moderate or severe alcohol or substance use disorder)
- First degree relative or someone in the household with anorexia or bulimia nervosa. Potential participants with medical or psychological diagnosis that could make adherence with the study protocol difficult or dangerous...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- La Jolla, California, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at La Jolla, California, United States; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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