Prevention trial for Childhood Obesity
Official title Mountain West Prevention Research Center Core Research Project
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07479498
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see how well the program reaches families and whether it improves attendance, child BMI‑z scores, and caregiver weight. It also looks at how the program works in the community.
- Who it's for
- Low‑income families who have a child identified as having obesity through medical records.
- What's involved
- Families who do not opt out will be randomized to receive simple text reminders or reminders with motivational prompts, plus weekly group sessions that teach healthy eating and activity. They will also complete an orientation, baseline questionnaire, and ongoing follow‑up surveys.
- Time commitment
- The study runs for up to two years, with families attending weekly group sessions and completing assessments over several 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
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Families
- Parent or legal caregiver and at least one child aged 5 to 12 years
- Child identified through electronic health record data from a participating clinical organization
- Child has had at least one clinical encounter at the participating site within the past 12 months
- Child has body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex
You likely can't join if
- Child has a medical condition or contraindication that precludes participation in moderate physical activity
- Child has severe cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention
- Child or family is currently participating in another structured weight management or obesity treatment program
- Family opts out of receiving study-related communications
See the full eligibility criteria
- Families
- Parent or legal caregiver and at least one child aged 5 to 12 years
- Child identified through electronic health record data from a participating clinical organization
- Child has had at least one clinical encounter at the participating site within the past 12 months
- Child has body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex
- Caregiver has not opted out of receiving text communication from the clinic
- Valid mailing address and telephone number listed in the electronic health record
- Parents and/or Caregivers
- Parent or legal caregiver of an eligible child
- Responsible for the child's care and able to provide consent for program participation
- Children
- Aged 5 to 12 years at time of identification
- Meet all criteria listed above
- Child has a medical condition or contraindication that precludes participation in moderate physical activity
- Child has severe cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention
- Child or family is currently participating in another structured weight management or obesity treatment program
- Family opts out of receiving study-related communications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
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, not specified. 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 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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