Plain-English translation of NCT05143697 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a program called motivational wellness coaching—a supportive approach designed to help families manage their child's weight. Your child's pediatrician will have brief conversations with you about healthy habits, and you'll also receive phone coaching from a trained wellness coach. The goal is to see if this combination of in-clinic support and phone coaching can help children reach a healthier weight over two years.
Too many American children are struggling with obesity, especially in Hispanic and Black communities and low-income families. While this type of coaching has worked well in research studies, doctors don't yet know if it can work reliably in regular clinics with real-world schedules and resources.
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If you're in the intervention group, your child's pediatrician will meet with you for three brief 10-minute visits to discuss weight management and healthy habits. You'll then receive phone calls from a trained wellness coach about 6 times over two years, with each call lasting around 45 minutes. The coach will help you and your family develop strategies for better nutrition and activity. If your clinic is assigned to usual care, you'll receive standard pediatric visits without the extra coaching.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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