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Healthy Beverage Access for Childhood Obesity

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Anisha Patel, MD, MSPH
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Preschool-age children and families who don't have health conditions that preclude intake of water
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6-months, and 12-months after the start of the study.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether a healthy beverage intervention can prevent childhood obesity by reducing consumption of sugary drinks in childcare centers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for preschool-age children and their families who can drink water without health issues. It's not for those outside of preschool age or families who don't speak English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a childcare-based program called 'Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures' that encourages drinking water instead of sugary drinks to see if it helps prevent obesity in young kids.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention promotes replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water, there are no direct medical side effects; however, changes in diet may affect each child differently.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My child is preschool-aged and can safely drink water.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6-months, and 12-months after the start of the study.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6-months, and 12-months after the start of the study. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in BMI z-score
Secondary outcome measures
Beverage intake frequency
Total beverage caloric intake from beverages at home
Total caloric intake from beverages at childcare centers

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Healthy Beverage Access and PromotionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Intervention group will receive BPA-free self-serve pitchers and cups for serving water at mealtimes, individualized education to help families set healthy drinks goals for their family, and a curricula focused on increasing intake of water and healthy beverages.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Usual care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesUNKNOWN
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,359 Previous Clinical Trials
4,314,613 Total Patients Enrolled
446 Trials studying Obesity
588,056 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,395 Previous Clinical Trials
17,340,738 Total Patients Enrolled
69 Trials studying Obesity
269,302 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05112185 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Healthy Beverage Access and Promotion, Control
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05112185 — N/A
Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05112185 — 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 age cutoff for this trial encompass those under 25 years of age?

"To be eligible for inclusion in this trial, applicants must fall between the ages of 2 and 105. Furthermore, 202 studies are available to those younger than 18 years old while 596 studies exist for individuals over 65."

Answered by AI

Could I be considered a viable candidate for this research program?

"This trial seeks 882 individuals aged 2-105 who are currently experiencing obesity. Additionally, preschool-aged children and their families must not have any health conditions that would prevent them from drinking water in order to be eligible."

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Are there any remaining opportunities for individuals to take part in this trial?

"Per the info found on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently seeking volunteers to participate in their trial; it was initially listed on August 15th 2022 and subsequently revised during November 6th 2022."

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How many individuals has the study recruited thus far?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this on-going clinical trial was first posted in August 15th 2022 and recently updated in November 6th 2022. 882 individuals must be recruited from a single medical facility for the trial to proceed as planned."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~521 spots leftby Jun 2026