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Healthy Lifestyle Program for Obesity Prevention in Hispanic Families (HDHK Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18-65 years old
BMI >/= 25 - 40
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 and 12 months
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HDHK Trial Summary

This trial assesses a culturally adapted 'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' program for Hispanic families to see if it is effective in preventing obesity-related medical conditions.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Hispanic fathers or male role models (18-65 years old) and their children (5-11 years old), living in the Greater Houston Area, with a BMI between 25 and 40. They must be able to read/write in Spanish or English and pass a health screener. Exclusions include those with certain medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease without clearance, plans to move away soon, extreme BMI values, or current participation in other weight management programs.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' program is being tested against standard care control for obesity prevention among Hispanic families. The program targets fathers as primary participants to improve both their own and their children's health outcomes by promoting physical activity and healthy dietary intake.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves lifestyle interventions such as diet changes and increased physical activity rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness from new exercise routines, potential dietary adjustment issues like changes in bowel habits or food cravings; however these are generally mild.

HDHK Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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My BMI is between 25 and 40.

HDHK Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 and 12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Child´s moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
Secondary outcome measures
Child's BMI z-score
Child's and father's sedentary time
Child´s MVPA
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HDHK Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Standard of care controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
National guidelines and recommendations for healthy eating, physical activity and weight loss.
Group II: Healthy Dads Healthy KidsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A group-based lifestyle behavioral program for Hispanic fathers and children

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Who is running the clinical trial?

YMCA of Greater HoustonUNKNOWN
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HEALTH PLANUNKNOWN
Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,001,920 Total Patients Enrolled
35 Trials studying Obesity
15,774 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

Healthy Dads Healthy Kids Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05334420 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Healthy Dads Healthy Kids, Standard of care control
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Healthy Dads Healthy Kids Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05334420 — N/A
Healthy Dads Healthy Kids 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05334420 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does the trial accept seniors of seventy years or older as participants?

"According to the entry criteria of this clinical trial, participants must be aged 5-65 years old. There are 274 studies available for those under 18 and 673 studies catered to individuals over 65 respectively."

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Are there any open openings for participation in this experiment?

"As per the information presented on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is at present recruiting participants. It was first advertised on April 28th 2022 and last updated on October 24th of the same year."

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How many participants are being recruited for this research study?

"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this research endeavor is actively enrolling patients. This particular study was initially posted on April 28th 2022 and has been amended as recently as October 24th of the same year. A total of 332 participants are to be recruited from a single medical centre."

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Who is eligible to participate in this research project?

"This study seeks 332 individuals between 5 and 65 years of age with dietary practices. To be eligible, patients must fulfil the following criteria: FATHER (or significant male role model), 18-65 year old residing in Greater Houston Area, Hispanic or Latino descent capable of reading/writing Spanish or English, Body Mass Index from 25 to 40 BMI units, Passing a 2015 American College of Sports Medicine's health screening exam; CHILD aged 5 to 11 plus up to three siblings whose father is taking part in this trial; MOTHER (if applicable) - Significant female like biological mother/grandmother/aunt etc., or other co-parenting"

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