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Parenting Program for Childhood Obesity
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Led By Louise Masse, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up two time points (baseline and 10 weeks post intervention)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial aims to help families support healthy eating & active behaviors in kids to reduce childhood obesity. We designed the Good Start Matters - Parenting program to engage families & promote positive parenting & healthy nutrition, physical activity, & screen-time.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for parents who are the primary caregivers of children aged 2.5 to 5 years, attending a childcare center involved in the study. Parents must speak English fluently and have access to a smartphone for communication and app use. Families already in weight management or nutritional programs, or those with children having severe physical limitations or dietary restrictions, cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The 'Good Start Matters - Parenting' program is being tested over two months using mobile health technology to improve parenting practices that support healthy child behaviors such as nutrition, physical activity levels, and reduced screen time.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention focuses on educational content delivered via an app rather than medical treatment, there are no direct side effects like you would expect from medication. However, changes in family routine or resistance to behavior change could potentially cause stress.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ two time points (baseline and 10 weeks post intervention)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~two time points (baseline and 10 weeks post intervention)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Parenting practices (parent outcome)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Co-Parenting practices (parent outcome)
Change in Eating and dietary behaviors (child outcome)
Change in Physical activity (child outcome)
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Good Start Matters Parenting interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention group will receive immediate access to the app where the Good Start Matters - Parenting intervention will be delivered over a 2-months period.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The control group will not receive access to the intervention until they complete the follow-up measures (after 10 weeks).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Michael Smith Foundation for Health ResearchOTHER
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5,981 Total Patients Enrolled
University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child can follow general nutritional guidelines for their age.My child is between 2.5 and 5 years old and attends a childcare center.My child cannot follow typical movement guidelines due to severe physical limitations.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Good Start Matters Parenting intervention
- Group 2: Control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does the current research protocol permit patient recruitment who are aged 65 and over?
"This medical study has an eligibility threshold of 30 Months to 5 years old. Additionally, there are separate trials available for minors and senior citizens aged 65 or over."
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To whom is enrollment into this trial available?
"In order to be accepted, applicants must have parenting duties and fall between the ages of 30 Months and 5. A total 118 participants are set to enter this trial."
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Is there an ongoing recruitment process for this clinical trial?
"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this particular trial, initially posted on April 1st 2023 and last updated on March 26th 2023, is not currently enrolling patients. Nevertheless, there are 3 other trials open to new participants at the present time."
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