Water is K'é Intervention for Healthy Lifestyle
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand if a cultural intervention for Navajo families will improve healthy beverage habits, health outcomes, and family cohesion. The main questions it aims to answer are:* Does Water is K'é results in healthier beverage habits among children aged 2 to 5, compared with children in a control group?* Does the intervention improve the health of other family members?* How does the intervention affect family well-being?Participants will take part in a four-month program at the early child education site (such as a Head Start or the Bureau of Indian Affair's Family and Child Education or FACE Program) where the child is enrolled. They will take part in lesson plans, a social media campaign, and a family water access plan. Researchers will compare the participating families with families at wait-list early child educations sites. We will collect information through surveys, health measurements, and qualitative interviews and compare results to learn if Water is K'e improves health behaviors, health outcomes, and family cohesion.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on lifestyle changes rather than medication use.
Is the Water is K'é intervention generally safe for humans?
The Water is K'é program, aimed at promoting water consumption, was well-received and considered acceptable by participants in a pilot program, suggesting it is safe. However, excessive water intake can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood), which is dangerous, so it's important to consume water in moderation.12345
How does the Water is K'é treatment differ from other treatments for promoting a healthy lifestyle?
The Water is K'é treatment is unique because it focuses on increasing water consumption and reducing sugar-sweetened beverage intake through a culturally centered curriculum, specifically designed for young children and caregivers in the Navajo Nation. This approach is distinct from other treatments as it integrates cultural elements to promote healthy behavior changes, which can have a broader impact on the community.15678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Water is K'é for a healthy lifestyle?
The research highlights the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions, such as exercise and behavioral plans, in improving health outcomes like body weight and psychological well-being. Programs that focus on lifestyle changes, similar to Water is K'é, have shown success in promoting healthy habits and maintaining improvements over time.910111213
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Navajo families with a child aged 2-5 enrolled in an early child education program. It's also open to primary caregivers and family members who interact daily with the child. Participants must plan to stay in their current household and participate in the ECE program for the full school year.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants take part in a four-month program at the early child education site, including lesson plans, a social media campaign, and a family water access plan.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in beverage habits, health outcomes, and family cohesion.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Water is K'é
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)
Collaborator
University of California Nutrition Policy Institute
Collaborator