HomeStyles-2: Shaping HOME Environments and LifeSTYLES to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Launched by RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · Mar 14, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The HomeStyles-2 trial is studying how parents can help prevent obesity in their children aged 6 to 11 years by creating a healthier home environment. The program focuses on teaching parents how to improve their family's eating habits, physical activity, and sleep patterns. By participating, families will be divided into two groups: one will receive the HomeStyles intervention, which is designed to encourage healthy lifestyle changes, while the other group will take part in a different program that does not focus on obesity but provides similar support.

To join the study, parents need to be between 24 and 50 years old, have at least one child aged 6 to 11, and actively participate in making food choices for their family. They should also have regular internet access and be able to read English or Spanish. Throughout the study, participants will share information about their family's health and habits, helping researchers understand how effective the program is in promoting a healthier lifestyle. This is a great opportunity for families to learn together and contribute to important research that can help combat childhood obesity.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • parent between the ages of 24 and 50 years with at least 1 child aged 6 to 11 years; primary food gatekeeper in the household (i.e., makes all or most decisions related to family food choices), have regular Internet access, read English and/or Spanish, and reside in the United States
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Does not fit inclusion criteria