Attrition in Pediatric Obesity Management (NCT05403658)
Attrition in Pediatric Obesity Management: A Randomized Feasibility Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Our feasibility study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of Family Navigation (FN) to address attrition (dropout) in pediatric obesity management. Results from this study will help our team to plan a large randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of FN in reducing attrition. The investigators will enroll 108 6-to-17-year-olds enrolled in pediatric obesity management clinics in Calgary, AB and Mississauga, ON (Canada). One-half of the children will receive Family Navigation (FN) + Usual Care (UC) for 12 months; the other half will receive Usual Care only for 12 months. Overall, the study will take 2.5 years to complete. For children receiving FN, trained navigators will work with children and their families to reduce barriers that limit their access to health services and support. Navigators will offer extra services and resources, such as parking passes for clinic appointments and supportive text messages between appointments. FN is designed to complement the obesity management (Usual Care) received by children and their families. A Steering Committee with children, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers will be created to refine and improve our FN intervention throughout the study. By having better access to care, children and their families working with navigators may be less likely to drop out and more likely to attend more treatment appointments. Ultimately, the participants may be more likely to achieve success in managing obesity.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
Age range: 6 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Family Navigation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Usual Care (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.