Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Child Obesity Treatment Using Community Health Workers (NCT06520657)
Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Child Obesity Treatment Using Community Health Workers: the Role of Parental Bandwidth in Treatment Effectiveness
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this small pilot study is to test the feasibility of combining a three-month intervention of working with a community health worker (CHW) to address social risk factors for patients prior to beginning a group weight management program for childhood obesity -- Promoting Health in Teens and Kids (PHIT Kids)
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Mercy Kansas City — Kansas City, Missouri
Age range: 8 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Community Health Worker (OTHER)
- Child weight management intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Standard of Care referral to resources (OTHER)
📋 "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)
- Children's Mercy Kansas City — Kansas City, Missouri
💰 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.