Launch II: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of a Clinic and Clinic Plus Home Intervention for Preschool Obesity

LAUNCH II: Learning About Activity and Understanding Nutrition for Better Child Health

The objective of this project is to pilot test a behavioral intervention that includes a home visit component compared to a clinic only and standard of care for the treatment of obesity in preschool age children. The results of this study will inform the design of a larger randomized control trial.

H1: The clinic + home intervention will result in a significantly greater decrease in BMIz compared to the in clinic only intervention or pediatric standard of care at 6 months post-treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 2 years 0 months to 5 years 11 months of age
• at or above the 95th percentile BMI for age and sex
• have at least one parent with a BMI at or greater than 25
• medical clearance from pediatrician

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-English speaking
• living greater than 50 miles from medical center
• a disability or illness that would preclude engagement in moderate activity
• medical condition/medication associated with weight
• enrolled in another weight management program