Prevention trial for Obesity, Childhood
Official title Brief Behavioral Sleep Intervention for Obesity Prevention in Primary Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06810557
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares a nurse‑led behavioral program with simple sleep education to see which better improves children’s sleep and helps keep them healthy.
- Who it's for
- Families with children aged 6 to 11 who have short sleep and are at risk for obesity.
- What's involved
- Families either meet a nurse six times for sleep‑behavior coaching or receive six sleep‑education handouts. All families complete questionnaires, wear sleep/activity monitors, report meals twice, and have height and weight measured at three time points.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six months, with six nurse visits or handouts, and assessments at the start, 2 months, and 6 months.
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 6 to 11
You may be able to join if
- Patient at Temple Pediatrics
- Child age 6-11 years
- Child time in bed of less than 9 hours per night on most days per week
- Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and biological sex great than the 10th percentile but less than the 95th percentile
- Understanding of and ability to complete the protocol
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed sleep disorder
- Medication use or diagnosis of medical or psychiatric condition that may impact sleep or weight status
- Current or planned treatment for weight control
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient at Temple Pediatrics
- Child age 6-11 years
- Child time in bed of less than 9 hours per night on most days per week
- Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and biological sex great than the 10th percentile but less than the 95th percentile
- Understanding of and ability to complete the protocol
- Parent age at least 18 years and primary caregiver
- Willingness to be assigned by chance to either condition
- Diagnosed sleep disorder
- Medication use or diagnosis of medical or psychiatric condition that may impact sleep or weight status
- Current or planned treatment for weight control
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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, 6 years to 11 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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