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Prevention study for Childhood Obesity
Official title Mountain West Prevention Research Center Core Research Project
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07479498
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation sequential multiple assignment randomized trial will assess the impact of integrating population health management (PHM) strategies-text messaging and enrollment in Building Healthy Families (BHF)-for lower-income families with a child with obesity identified through electronic health record (EHR) data. BHF promotes family healthy eating, physical activity, and lifestyle behavior strategies to manage weight.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Families
- Parent or legal caregiver and at least one child aged 5 to 12 years
- Child identified through electronic health record data from a participating clinical organization
- Child has had at least one clinical encounter at the participating site within the past 12 months
- Child has body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex
You likely can't join if
- Child has a medical condition or contraindication that precludes participation in moderate physical activity
- Child has severe cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention
- Child or family is currently participating in another structured weight management or obesity treatment program
- Family opts out of receiving study-related communications
See the full eligibility criteria
- Families
- Parent or legal caregiver and at least one child aged 5 to 12 years
- Child identified through electronic health record data from a participating clinical organization
- Child has had at least one clinical encounter at the participating site within the past 12 months
- Child has body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex
- Caregiver has not opted out of receiving text communication from the clinic
- Valid mailing address and telephone number listed in the electronic health record
- Parents and/or Caregivers
- Parent or legal caregiver of an eligible child
- Responsible for the child's care and able to provide consent for program participation
- Children
- Aged 5 to 12 years at time of identification
- Meet all criteria listed above
- Child has a medical condition or contraindication that precludes participation in moderate physical activity
- Child has severe cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention
- Child or family is currently participating in another structured weight management or obesity treatment program
- Family opts out of receiving study-related communications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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