Nurturing Needs Study: Parenting Food Motivated Children

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Nilda Micheli, BS

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Temple University

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

600 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to find the best ways for parents to help their highly food motivated children eat healthier and avoid obesity. It focuses on low-income families from racial and ethnic minorities, who are at higher risk of unhealthy eating habits. By studying different parenting techniques, the researchers hope to identify effective methods to manage children's eating behaviors.

Research Team

Jennifer O Fisher, PhD

Principal Investigator

Temple University

Sheryl O Hughes, PhD

Principal Investigator

Baylor College of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

The primary caregiver is either Hispanic or Black, based on the individual's self-identification.

You have a household income at or below the poverty level, as defined by US government standards for WIC and Head Start eligibility.

You are between the ages of 4 and 5 years old when initially evaluated.

Treatment Details

Participant Groups

Group I: Caregiver-child dyads Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

A cohort of 300 caregivers and 300 children aged 4-5 years at baseline will be recruited and followed longitudinally for 18 months.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Temple University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

321

Recruited

89,100+

University of Minnesota

Collaborator

Trials

1,459

Recruited

1,623,000+

Baylor College of Medicine

Collaborator

Trials

1,044

Recruited

6,031,000+