๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

Virtual Housecalls: Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Adolescent Obesity Treatment (NCT07246603)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This pragmatic randomized clinical trial tests a novel intensive health behavior and lifestyle intervention, conducted via telehealth, to treat class I adolescent obesity in pediatric primary care. Results will inform scalable approaches that meet the recommended treatment dose and effectively treat obesity in this setting.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center โ€” Henrico, Virginia

Age range: 12 Years to 15 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Virtual Housecalls (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center โ€” Henrico, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (804) 527-4756

Email: sarah.malone@vcuhealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

Explore by condition: All Class I Obesity clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—