Lifestyle intervention for children with obesity
Your COACH Next Door Study. Dutch Title: Your COACH Next Door Studie.
This study is testing a program that connects kids with obesity and their families to local coaches for support to see if it helps improve their health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1300 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Maastricht University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Maastricht, Limburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT04805762 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Your COACH Next Door (YCND) is an observational lifestyle intervention aimed at connecting children with overweight and their families to a local coach for support. The study evaluates the impact of this intervention on health outcomes and quality of life for participants. It also includes a process evaluation to assess the implementation of the program and satisfaction levels among children, families, and healthcare providers. The initiative is based on a tailored approach to address the growing issue of childhood obesity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under 18 years old who are classified as overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not overweight or obese will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the health and quality of life for children struggling with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar lifestyle interventions for childhood obesity, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant of the YCND lifestyle intervention. * Having overweight or obesity * Younger than 18 years at inclusion Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Maastricht, Limburg
- Maastricht University Medical Center — Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anita CE Vreugdenhil, Dr. — Maastricht University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Anita CE Vreugdenhil, dr.
- Email: a.vreugdenhil@mumc.nl
- Phone: 0031433875284
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.