BN CSHP for Child Health Behaviors
(STEPSSNAP-Ed Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The "South Texas Early Prevention Studies Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education" (STEPS SNAP-Ed) is a project designed to control and prevent obesity rates in South Texas children. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was awarded funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide behaviorally focused, evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions to serve the South Texas SNAP-Ed target audience. The SNAP-Ed target audience are SNAP-Ed recipients, SNAP eligible, communities with ≥50% low-income, schools where ≥50% of children are on free and reduced meals, and those on Medicaid. Specifically, the STEPS SNAP-Ed Project will engage parents, school staff, hospital staff and community members to make healthier food choices available and encourage physical activity to control and prevent obesity in preschool children. The STEPS SNAP-Ed Project is a collaborative effort among a university, two school districts, and a hospital system in the Rio Grande Valley.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP) for improving child health behaviors?
Research shows that coordinated school health programs, like BN CSHP, can improve dietary behaviors and nutrition knowledge among children, especially when involving parents and the community. Additionally, such programs have been linked to better academic performance, suggesting a positive impact on overall child well-being.12345
Is the Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP) safe for children?
The available research on similar school health programs, like those targeting childhood obesity, suggests they are generally safe and focus on improving diet, physical activity, and lifestyle education. These programs have been implemented in schools and community settings without reported safety concerns.26789
How is the BN CSHP treatment different from other treatments for child health behaviors?
The BN CSHP treatment is unique because it uses a comprehensive school health program approach, integrating various components like health education, physical education, and community involvement to address child health behaviors, particularly focusing on obesity prevention. This holistic approach is different from other treatments that might focus solely on medical or dietary interventions.28101112
Research Team
Zasha Romero, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eligibility Criteria
The STEPS SNAP-Ed trial is for PreK 4 students enrolled in participating school districts in South Texas. It aims to help children from low-income families, those eligible for SNAP or Medicaid, and schools where many kids get free or reduced meals.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants engage in the Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program, focusing on nutrition education and physical activity
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in obesity prevalence, fitness scores, and dietary intake
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lead Sponsor
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Collaborator
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Collaborator
La Joya Independent School District
Collaborator
Texas Health and Human Services
Collaborator
Pharr, San Juan, Alamo School District
Collaborator
La Jolla Independent School District
Collaborator