1104 Participants Needed

BN CSHP for Child Health Behaviors

(STEPSSNAP-Ed Trial)

Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

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

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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

My child is enrolled in PreK 4 in a participating school district.

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage in the Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program, focusing on nutrition education and physical activity

3 years
Ongoing school-based activities

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in obesity prevalence, fitness scores, and dietary intake

3 years
Regular assessments throughout the intervention period

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP)
Trial OverviewThis trial tests the Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP), which promotes better nutrition and physical activity to prevent obesity in preschoolers through community engagement involving parents, school and hospital staff.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Intervention arm involves participants to the Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (BN CSHP), a Texas Education Agency-approved school health curricula with multi-prong interventions.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control group follow regular routine with physical activities, food service, and parental engagment.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Lead Sponsor

Trials
8
Recruited
2,700+

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

La Joya Independent School District

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

Texas Health and Human Services

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

Pharr, San Juan, Alamo School District

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

La Jolla Independent School District

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
1,100+

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A correlational study of the relationship between a coordinated school health program and school achievement: a case for school health. [2019]
Evaluation of the Florida coordinated school health program pilot schools project. [2022]
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Healthier options for public schoolchildren program improves weight and blood pressure in 6- to 13-year-olds. [2015]
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