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Childhood Obesity Clinical Trial in Nashville, TN

Access cutting-edge childhood obesity treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Nashville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Nashville

    Convenient for TN residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Nashville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Childhood Obesity Study in Nashville

Evidence-based obesity treatment is inaccessible to most children in the United States. This lack of access is a source of health inequity, whereby children from rural and minority communities, who have the highest rates of childhood obesity, are also the least likely to receive an evidence-based intervention. Developing strategies to improve access to evidence-based obesity interventions could reduce health disparities by improving reach to these underserved communities. The premise of this study is that using a systematic framework to adapt a community-based behavioral intervention for childhood obesity that accounts for individual, family, and community factors will increase reach and effectiveness among low-income, minority, and rural populations. COACH is a multi-level obesity intervention that supports 1) the individual child through developmentally appropriate health behavior curriculum, 2) the family by directly addressing parent weight loss and engaging parents as agents of change for their children, and 3) the community by building the capacity of local community centers to offer parent-child programming. The investigators propose testing the process of adapting COACH in a cluster-randomized trial.

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Child with an age ≥ 6 years and \< 12 years
Child body mass index ≥95th percentile for age and sex on standardized CDC growth curves
Index parent/legal guardian with an age ≥18 years
Parent and child speak English or Spanish
Family resides within or frequently visit selected zip codes within Middle TN surrounding the partnering community centers;
Have parental commitment to participate in a 6-month study;
Have the ability to view online trainings
Complete baseline data collection, including parent and child height and weight and at least 90% of baseline survey items.

Exclusion Criteria

Participant child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any other developmental disorders that impact metabolism or behaviors that would preclude participation in group physical activity settings;
Either the participant caregiver or child is unable to participate in light to moderate physical activity;
Participant caregiver has a serious mental or neurologic illness that impairs ability to consent/participate.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Nashville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06546696) has an active research site in Nashville, TN that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Childhood Obesity Treatment Options in Nashville, TN

If you're searching for childhood obesity treatment options in Nashville, TN, this clinical trial (NCT06546696) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Nashville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced childhood obesity specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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