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Behavioral Intervention

Healthy Weight Clinic Program for Childhood Obesity (CORD Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0-12 months
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Summary

This trial is testing a new program to help low income families in the United States who have a disproportionately high prevalence of childhood obesity. The program includes individual and group medical visits, phone follow-ups, and exposure to a new system of care. A subset of patients will be invited to participate in an evaluation of the program.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 2-18 with obesity, having a BMI at or above the 85th percentile. They must be able to attend monthly clinic visits and group sessions, and have a parent who can participate in interviews. It's not for those planning to leave their health center within a year or with conditions affecting growth or diet.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the Healthy Weight Clinic program in primary care settings. It includes monthly individual medical visits, group sessions led by healthcare professionals, and phone follow-ups aimed at helping low-income families manage childhood obesity.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves lifestyle changes rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort related to new dietary habits or increased physical activity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0-12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 0-12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Child BMI at 12 months
Change in Child BMI percent of the 95th percentile at 12 months
Change in Child BMI z-score at 12 months
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Child Binge Eating at 12 months based on Questionnaire
Change in Child Nutrition at 12 months based on Questionnaire
Change in Child Parental Stress at 12 months based on Questionnaire
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Clinically Based: Healthy Weight ClinicExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Healthy Weight Clinic
2016
N/A
~600

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,955 Previous Clinical Trials
13,212,487 Total Patients Enrolled
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFED
878 Previous Clinical Trials
22,476,849 Total Patients Enrolled
American Academy of PediatricsOTHER
41 Previous Clinical Trials
1,016,777 Total Patients Enrolled
~51 spots leftby Jul 2025
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