Play-Based Interventions for Childhood Obesity
(TSHS Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on lifestyle and behavior changes rather than medication use.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Families Understanding Nutrition and Physically Active Lifestyles (FUNPALs) Playgroup for childhood obesity?
The FUNPALs Playgroup treatment showed improvements in toddler eating behaviors, with parents noticing positive changes in their children's health habits. Although there was no significant change in physical activity, the program was well-received and feasible, suggesting it may help improve diet in young children.12345
Is the FUNPALs Playgroup intervention safe for children?
How is the FUNPALs Playgroup treatment different from other childhood obesity treatments?
The FUNPALs Playgroup treatment is unique because it combines physical and snack activities with health information and positive parenting coaching, specifically targeting toddlers and their parents in a playgroup setting. This approach focuses on improving toddler diet and activity behaviors through interactive sessions, which is different from traditional treatments that may not involve direct parent-child interaction or play-based learning.12378
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to test various ways to help toddlers develop healthy eating and activity behaviors. Parents and toddlers, who participate in this research will be randomly assigned to either 1) continue their lifestyle behaviors for 10-weeks and then receive a health club membership for 1-month, 2) attend a health promotion playgroup together for 10 weeks, or 3) to attend an educational class for parents while toddlers are in childcare for 10-weeks. Physical measures of toddlers (height, weight, dietary intake, activity) will be collected. Parent-report surveys with questions about parenting, toddler diet, toddler temperament, food security status, demographic qualities, and satisfaction with group assignment will be collected. Last, the interactions between parents and toddlers will be observed and assessed during short play tasks via Zoom. All measures will be collected immediately upon signing up for the study (week 0), 10-weeks later (post), and 24-weeks after signing up for the study.
Eligibility Criteria
The TSHS study is for parents and toddlers aiming to develop healthy eating and activity habits. Eligible participants are those willing to be randomly assigned to different groups, with one group continuing their current lifestyle before receiving a health club membership, another attending a playgroup focused on health promotion, or joining an educational class for parents while toddlers receive childcare.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups for 10 weeks: usual lifestyle, FUNPALs playgroup, or Healthy Toddler Parent Group
Immediate Follow-up
Data collection on diet, activity, and other measures immediately after the treatment phase
Long-term Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term effects on diet, activity, and other measures
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Families Understanding Nutrition and Physically Active Lifestyles (FUNPALs) Playgroup
- Healthy Toddler Parent Group (HTPG)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Houston
Lead Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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