Telehealth Parent-Based Intervention Trial Targets Childhood Obesity in Autism Spectrum Disorder — Novel Approach for Complex Comorbidity
247 Health News Editorial
·6 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA US-based randomised trial is evaluating telehealth parent-based behavioural treatment for managing obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study addresses critical gaps in evidence-based interventions for this vulnerable population with elevated obesity rates.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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