Adapting obesity interventions for children in community settings

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial aims to improve access to evidence-based obesity interventions for children from underserved communities, particularly in rural and minority populations. The study will adapt a community-based behavioral intervention called COACH, which focuses on both the child and their family, to better fit the needs of these communities. It involves a community readiness assessment followed by a cluster-randomized trial to compare the effectiveness of the adapted intervention against the original program. The goal is to create a scalable solution that can be implemented across various community centers in the U.S.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Child with an age ≥ 6 years and \< 12 years
* Child body mass index ≥95th percentile for age and sex on standardized CDC growth curves
* Index parent/legal guardian with an age ≥18 years
* Parent and child speak English or Spanish
* Family resides within or frequently visit selected zip codes within Middle TN surrounding the partnering community centers;
* Have parental commitment to participate in a 6-month study;
* Have the ability to view online trainings
* Complete baseline data collection, including parent and child height and weight and at least 90% of baseline survey items.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participant child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any other developmental disorders that impact metabolism or behaviors that would preclude participation in group physical activity settings;
* Either the participant caregiver or child is unable to participate in light to moderate physical activity;
* Participant caregiver has a serious mental or neurologic illness that impairs ability to consent/participate.

Where it's running

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: William J Heerman, MD, MPH
• Email: Bill.Heerman@vumc.org
• Phone: 615-322-7080

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.