Healthy Eating Program for Childhood Obesity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Childhood obesity is a national problem with racial and ethnic disparities specifically among Hispanic children. The primary purpose of this study is to develop and implement a culturally appropriate healthy eating intervention called CASA (Comunidad, Alimentacion, Seguridad y Amen).Specific Aim (SA) 1. To develop a culturally appropriate healthy eating promotion intervention (the CASA) in collaboration with Hispanic churches and their congregants.SA2. To conduct the CASA intervention in eight churches (four churches in the intervention vs four in the control/attention group), and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the intervention.SA3. To assess the impact of the CASA intervention on healthy food preparation (mothers) and intake of fruits and vegetables (child).The investigators will compare between the intervention group (16 mother-child dyads) versus the control/attention group (16 mother-child dyad) to see if the intervention is effective in improving diet quality and changing cooking behaviors.Participants will:1. Participate in cooking workshops and one to one learning activities2. Report on diet and physical activity3. Will measure fruit and vegetable intake
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on healthy eating and cooking, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
Is the Healthy Eating Program for Childhood Obesity safe for children?
How is the La CASA Program treatment different from other treatments for childhood obesity?
What data supports the effectiveness of the La CASA Program treatment for childhood obesity?
Research shows that family-based programs, like the La CASA Program, are effective in treating childhood obesity. Programs that involve families and focus on making healthy lifestyle changes have been successful in reducing obesity in children, especially when they include high attendance and self-regulation strategies.89101112
Who Is on the Research Team?
Martha Rojo, PhD
Principal Investigator
UAMS
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Hispanic children with obesity and their mothers. Participants will be from churches involved in the study, willing to attend cooking workshops, and report on diet and physical activity. They must not have conditions that exclude them as per the trial's specific criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants in the intervention group receive seven healthy eating modules delivered by Community Health Workers in the home setting, plus two to three cooking demonstrations in the church setting.
Control
Participants in the control group receive seven bi-weekly messaging videos via Facebook/WhatsApp.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in diet quality and dietary behaviors using questionnaires and Veggie Meter measures.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- La CASA (Comunidad, Alimentación, Seguridad y Amén) Program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Arkansas
Lead Sponsor