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Teaching kids better sleep habits to prevent weight gain

Plain-English translation of NCT06810557 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated February 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether a simple program that helps children sleep better can prevent them from developing obesity. Researchers will work with families to improve their child's sleep habits through a few sessions with a nurse, delivered online and by phone. The goal is to see if better sleep naturally leads to healthier eating and activity levels.

Many children today don't get enough sleep, and scientists have found that poor sleep is linked to weight gain and obesity. This trial wants to know if helping kids sleep more might be an easy, practical way to prevent weight problems before they start—without focusing only on dieting or exercise.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

your child is between 6 and 11 years old
your child sleeps less than 9 hours per night on most nights
your child is at a healthy weight range (not overweight or underweight for their age)
you are at least 18 years old and your child's primary caregiver
you are a patient at Temple Pediatrics
you are willing to be randomly assigned to either the sleep program or sleep education group

You likely don't qualify if…

your child has been diagnosed with a sleep disorder
your child takes medications or has medical or mental health conditions that affect sleep or weight
your child is currently in a weight-control program or has one planned
your child or family cannot complete the study activities

What participation looks like

If you join, your child will be randomly placed into one of two groups. One group will work with a nurse to improve sleep habits through two online video sessions and two phone check-ins over the first two months, plus additional phone follow-ups through month six. The other group will receive sleep education materials at similar times. Throughout the six months, researchers will measure your child's sleep using a watch-like device, track eating and activity, and record height and weight.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

United States

Temple Pediatrics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania