Behavioral sleep intervention for preventing obesity in children
Official title: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Brief Behavioral Sleep Intervention for Excessive Weight Gain Prevention in Primary Care
Run by Temple University · NCT06810557 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether helping children aged 6-11 from lower-income families improve their sleep with personal coaching or educational materials can prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Temple University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06810557 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 6-11 years who sleep less than 9 hours per night and have a BMI between the 10th and 95th percentiles.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with diagnosed sleep disorders or those currently undergoing treatment for weight control may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare two approaches to improve nighttime sleep in children aged 6-11 years who sleep less than 9 hours per night. Families will either work one-on-one with a nurse to learn behavioral strategies to enhance sleep or receive educational materials about the benefits of good sleep. The study will involve six sessions over six months, with assessments at the start, 2 months, and 6 months to evaluate sleep duration, physical activity, and dietary habits. The focus is on children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, primarily African American or Black, to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could help improve sleep duration in children, potentially reducing the risk of obesity.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using behavioral interventions to improve sleep and prevent obesity, indicating this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion 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 randomized to either condition Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where it's running
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Temple Pediatrics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chantelle N Hart, PhD — Temple University
- Study coordinator: Ashley Ogoe, MPH, CCRP
- Email: ashley.greer@temple.edu
- Phone: 215-707-5782
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.