A Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Sweet Beverage Consumption in Latino Children

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · Feb 10, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at ways to help Latino children aged 1 to 5 drink fewer sugary beverages and to encourage parents to read aloud to their children more often. Drinking too many sugary drinks can lead to serious health issues like obesity and diabetes, and many Latino children are at a higher risk for these problems. The study aims to see if two mobile health programs can help parents improve their children's drink choices and increase the amount of reading done at home.

To participate in this study, parents must identify their child as Latino and have a child between 1 to 5 years old. They also need to have a cell phone that can receive text messages and be able to speak either English or Spanish. Throughout the trial, families will receive helpful tips and support through their phones to make these positive changes. This is a great opportunity for families to contribute to important research while also gaining tools to promote healthier habits and early literacy in their children.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parent identifies child as Latino/a/x
• • Child age 1 to 5 (12 to 59 months)
• • Parent has a cell phone that can receive text messages
• • Parent speak English or Spanish
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Child does not feed by mouth