Sugar Reduction Program for Preventing Obesity
(MAMITA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if reducing sugar intake and providing bottled water can lower obesity risks in mothers and their infants. Participants will join one of three groups: a standard health education group (control health education program), a group focusing on sugar reduction (sugar reduction health education program), or a group focusing on sugar reduction plus home water delivery. It is designed for Hispanic mothers who regularly consume sugary drinks and have recently given birth to a single child. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants a unique opportunity to contribute to important research that could improve health outcomes for mothers and infants.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial excludes participants who are on chronic medications that affect body weight, insulin resistance, or lipid profiles, so you may need to stop such medications to participate.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's interventions are likely to be safe?
Research has shown that teaching people to eat less sugar is both effective and safe. Studies have found that these programs help people reduce sugar intake without harmful effects. For instance, one study found that participants who learned about nutrition reduced their sugar intake by 10% without negative side effects.
Regarding home water delivery, research suggests it is a safe and helpful way to lower obesity risk. Studies indicate that increased water availability can reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, often linked to weight gain. No evidence suggests any negative effects from providing more access to water.
These findings suggest that both the sugar reduction program and water delivery are safe and well-tolerated by participants.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about these treatments because they focus on reducing sugar intake, a novel approach in tackling obesity compared to standard methods like diet and exercise plans or medication. The Sugar Reduction Program is unique because it specifically educates participants on decreasing sugar consumption, which is a major contributor to obesity. Additionally, one of the treatment arms offers home bottled water delivery, which encourages replacing sugary drinks with water, potentially making it easier for participants to adopt healthier habits. This focus on sugar reduction and the convenience of water delivery could provide a practical, sustainable solution to preventing obesity, setting it apart from existing strategies.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for preventing obesity?
Studies have shown that reducing sugar intake can help prevent obesity. For example, a program that taught people about nutrition helped them reduce their added sugar intake by 10%. In this trial, participants in the "Sugar Reduction Program Only" arm will receive a health education program focused on reducing sugar intake. Other research indicates that drinking fewer sugary drinks can lead to less sugar consumption, which is important for managing weight. Participants in the "Sugar Reduction Program & Water Delivery" arm will receive the same education program along with home bottled water delivery. Providing families with water deliveries at home has been linked to a significant drop in sugar intake from drinks and a lower risk of becoming overweight. These findings suggest that reducing sugar and drinking more water can effectively support weight management and prevent obesity.36789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael I Goran
Principal Investigator
University of Southern California; Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for mothers who often drink sugary beverages and juices, can understand study procedures in English or Spanish at a 5th grade level, have had a single birth up to one month postpartum, and identify as Hispanic. It excludes those with major illnesses like diabetes, on weight-affecting meds, smokers or drug users, with pre-term infants or fetal abnormalities.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a health education program focused on sugar reduction and home bottled water delivery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in maternal and infant weight, diet, and other health metrics
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Control health education program
- Home water delivery
- Sugar reduction health education program
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Collaborator