Comparing in-person and online programs for managing childhood obesity and asthma
Official title: Comparative-effectiveness of a Healthy Lifestyle and Asthma Management Program, In-person vs. ONline (CHAMPION)
Run by Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT06432790 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether an online program for managing childhood obesity and asthma works just as well as in-person sessions for kids aged 6 to 17 who are overweight and have asthma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 17, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06432790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 6-17.9 years with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and a diagnosis of asthma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with anorexia nervosa or those planning to change pediatricians in the next year 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 evaluates the effectiveness of the CHAMPION program, which integrates management strategies for childhood obesity and asthma, delivered either in-person or via telehealth. It is designed as a two-arm, individually randomized non-inferiority trial involving 500 children aged 6 to 17.9 years who are overweight or obese and have persistent asthma. The goal is to improve access to effective treatments for these conditions in lower-income, diverse populations, aligning with established health guidelines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a more accessible and effective way to manage obesity and asthma in children.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth for managing chronic conditions, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Caregiver-proxies will be 18 years old or older, English or Spanish speaking, and a primary caregiver of a child meeting the following criteria: Inclusion criteria * Age 4-17.9 years at time of screening * BMI ≥ 85th percentile * Asthma or reactive airway disease diagnosis, per child's Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and caregiver report Exclusion criteria * Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, per child's EHR or caregiver report * Pregnant, per child's EHR * Plan to change pediatricians in the next year, per caregiver report * Opted out of research, per child's EHR * Sibling currently enrolled in the research trial, per enrollment log or caregiver report
Where it's running
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lauren Fiechtner, MD
- Email: lfiechtner@mgb.org
- Phone: 617-726-8705
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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.