Mothers and CareGivers Investing in Children Study 2.0

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · Dec 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Mothers and CareGivers Investing in Children Study 2.0 is a research trial aimed at preventing childhood obesity by focusing on how parents and caregivers can influence healthy growth in infants. The study will compare two programs, MAGIC-FEED+ and MAGIC-SAFE, to see how they help improve the health and eating habits of infants by the time they are 13 months old. Researchers will also look at how these programs affect caregivers' knowledge about nutrition and their feeding practices. The goal is to understand how these factors can help children learn to regulate their own eating and maintain a healthy weight.

To participate in this study, caregivers must have a single baby aged 3 to 6 weeks who was born healthy and is living with them in the Austin area. Both the primary caregiver, who must be the mother, and the baby should be able to communicate in English or Spanish. Participants will engage in activities that involve learning about nutrition and feeding practices, and some sessions will be recorded for research purposes. Overall, this study aims to provide valuable insights that could help families promote healthier eating habits and support their child's growth.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • A singleton infant 3-9 weeks of age, born ≥37 weeks gestation.
• • The mother and other caregiver must be at least 18 years of age.
• • The infant must live with the mother.
• • Lives within the Austin metropolitan area.
• • English or Spanish speaking.
• • The primary caregiver must identify as the mother.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Infant diagnosed with major physical disabilities and/or medical condition that affects feeding and growth, and/or born \<37 weeks gestation.
• • Infant experienced NICU stay \>7 days.
• • Twins, triplets, or other multiples.
• • Mothers and/or other caregivers younger than 18 years old.
• • Mothers that do not consent to being video recorded with their baby.
• • Families that do not speak either English or Spanish will be excluded from this study. Families that only speak English or Spanish, or families that speak English or Spanish and another language, will be accepted.
• • Do not plan to remain in Austin area for the next two years.