Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES · Nov 3, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity," is focused on helping Latino families develop healthier habits to prevent obesity in young children. The study will test a program that combines in-person support, mobile phone resources, and cultural factors important to Latino communities. The goal is to encourage families to make better choices regarding sweetened drinks, screen time, and physical activity, ultimately reducing obesity and health risks in children aged 2 to 5 who are overweight.

To participate, adult caregivers of a young child must identify as Latino and care for a child who is overweight. They should speak either Spanish or English and be willing to engage in the intervention activities. Participants will be asked to complete some surveys before starting the program and again at various points afterward to measure the program's effectiveness. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to create a supportive environment that empowers families to foster healthier lifestyles for their children.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Adult caregivers of a young child who:
• • self-identify as an individual of Latino descent
• • have a 2- to 5-year-old child/grandchild who is overweight or obese, defined as having a BMI\>85% for age and sex
• • lives with or cares for the child at least 20 hours per week (the relationship does not have to be biological
• • speaks Spanish or English
• • ability and willingness to participate in the intervention (determined with a Subject Comprehension and Participation Assessment Tool)
• • agrees to complete baseline, 1-, 6-, 12-month post-intervention data collection protocols
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Caregivers of a child with:
• • medical conditions related to overweight status such as Prader-Willi Syndrome
• • taking weight loss medication
• • participating in a weight loss program.