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NCT06654323 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Dose Trial: Dose Intensity of Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity
A NA study of Childhood Obesity, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 900
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06654323: Recruiting NA study of Childhood Obesity, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT06654323 is a NA study of Childhood Obesity that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 900 participants, above the 540-participant average among 43 other Childhood Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (67% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06654323, a NA study of Childhood Obesity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 900 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The research team is recruiting 900 children between the ages 5-17 with obesity from Tennessee and Louisiana. The team is assigning children and their caregivers by chance to one of five groups. In the first group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 26 hours of IBT. In the second group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 13 hours of IBT. The remaining three groups of 100 children and their caregivers receive 16, 19, or 22 hours of IBT. Children's healthcare providers, nutritionists, and social workers are providing IBT to each of the groups over six months. At the start of the study and again after one year, the research team is measuring the children's body mass index, or BMI. BMI is a measure of a person's body fat based on their height and weight. The team is also looking at the children's: * Diet * Exercise * Sleep * Media use * Quality of life
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome is child body mass index (BMI) expressed as a percentage of the 95th percentile (%BMIp95) of the CDC growth curves.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Intensive Behavioral Lifestyle Modification
Study Locations (2)
Louisiana
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center - Baton Rouge
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 900 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-08-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06654323 shows while recruiting
NCT06654323 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 900 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 540-participant average among 43 other Childhood Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (67% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Childhood Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Intensive Behavioral Lifestyle Modification is the first listed.
NCT06654323 reports a single indexed study location in Louisiana, Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06654323 about?
NCT06654323 is a clinical study titled "The Dose Trial: Dose Intensity of Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity". The research team is recruiting 900 children between the ages 5-17 with obesity from Tennessee and Louisiana. The team is assigning children and their caregivers by chance to one of five groups. In the first group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 26 hours of IBT. In the second group, 300 c...
What is the current status of trial NCT06654323?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 900 participants. The study started on 2025-02-20. Estimated completion is 2028-08-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06654323 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Childhood Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06654323?
The interventions under investigation include: Intensive Behavioral Lifestyle Modification (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06654323?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06654323 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Louisiana, Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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