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Nutrition Education for Childhood Obesity
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Research Sponsored by University of California, Riverside
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18 years or older
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0 months (infant birth) to one year
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Study Summary
This trial aims to improve nutrition education for low-income Latinx families to reduce risk of childhood obesity and improve health of millions of children.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Latina mothers, over 18 years old, with infants aged 4 months or younger of normal birth weight. They must speak English, Spanish or Purépecha and live in Inland Southern California. Participants need to be low-income as defined by eligibility for certain government programs. Another caregiver must also participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two nutrition education programs aimed at preventing childhood obesity among low-income Latinx families: 'Grow Well' (Arm A) and 'Healthy Steps' (Arm B). Families will receive monthly home visits from a community health worker over six months to provide guidance on healthy infant feeding.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects expected. However, changes in diet and lifestyle may lead to adjustments in the family's routine.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 0 months (infant birth) to one year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0 months (infant birth) to one year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Data Collection-Infant Feeding Practices
Data collection-anthropometric data
Data collection-sociodemographic questions
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Grow Well and will receive the adapted Healthy Beginnings Curriculum (n= 15 mother-infant-caregiver triad) determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the adapted intervention. The intervention will be on mothers' and caregivers' infant feeding knowledge, use of recommended feeding practices, and infant anthropometric measurement outcomes.
Group II: Group B:Active Control1 Intervention
Group B will receive the Healthy Steps curriculum or treatment as usual as this is the curriculum commonly shared during well baby visits (n= 15 mother-infant-caregiver triad).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, RiversideLead Sponsor
24 Previous Clinical Trials
12,166 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a caregiver over 18 who helps me for at least 3 hours weekly and agrees to join in home sessions.I am 18 years old or older.I can communicate in English, Spanish, or Purépecha.I can communicate in English, Spanish, or Perepecha.I am okay with a health worker visiting my home monthly for 6 months.I am a mother of a baby 4 months old or younger, born with a normal weight.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group B:
- Group 2: Group A
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
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Are there any open slots for volunteers in this clinical research?
"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is actively recruiting candidates. It was first posted to the site on April 5th 2023 and has been updated as recently as May 22nd 2023. The study aims to enrol 90 participants from a single medical centre."
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How many volunteers are being evaluated in the current trial?
"Affirmative. According to information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific inquiry is presently enrolling participants which were first posted on April 5th 2023 and last updated May 22nd 2023. The study requires 90 individuals from a single medical centre for participation."
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