Program providing fresh fruits and vegetables to families to combat childhood obesity
Official title: Eating Better Together: A Pilot Study
Run by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · NCT05028205 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to families with kids aged 4 to 10 who are overweight, to see if it helps them eat healthier and lose weight.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Knoxville, Tennessee and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 16, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 2, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 28, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05028205 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are children aged 4 to 10 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile, living in low-income households, and having an adult caregiver willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this program include those with a BMI at or below the 85th percentile or those without an adult caregiver who can participate.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Eating Better Together is a 6-month pilot program aimed at addressing childhood obesity in low-income families by teaching healthy eating habits and providing home deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program is based on the Prevention Plus model, which focuses on reducing sugar-sweetened beverage intake, increasing physical activity, and minimizing screen time through a family-centered approach. Monthly contacts alternate between in-person sessions and phone calls to accommodate families' schedules, and the intervention has shown effectiveness in reducing child standardized BMI (ZBMI). The program targets children aged 4 to 10 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile and involves adult caregivers in the process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve dietary habits and reduce obesity rates among children from low-income households.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar interventions targeting childhood obesity through community-based approaches, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients at the Cherokee Health Systems clinic in Cherokee Mills * Child age between 4 to 10 years old * Child BMI \> 85th percentile * Child must have an adult caregiver (\> 18 years) living in the household and be willing to participate in the program * Adult caregivers need to be able to read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Not patients at the CHS Knox County Pediatric Clinic * A child not within the 4 to 10 years age range * Child BMI at or below the 85 percentile * Child without an adult caregiver (\> 18 years) living in the household and not willing to participate in the program * Adult caregivers that are not able to read and speak English
Where it's running
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Cherokee Health Systems, Dameron Avenue Pedatrics
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Enrolling by invitation
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hollie A Raynor, PhD — University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Study coordinator: Hollie A Raynor, PhD
- Email: hraynor@utk.edu
- Phone: 865-974-9126
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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.