Lifestyle Medicine Health Education and Intervention Program "Family Central E-Health"
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER · Apr 10, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 28, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Participants will be randomized (like the flip of coin) to one of two study groups. Based on the group assigned, participants will receive text messages which include either: 1) reminders of health education available through the patient portal of the electronic medical record for participant's child, or 2) briefs on six health education topics: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, tobacco avoidance, stress management, and social connection. No matter which group assigned, participants will attend one live or virtual group meeting to close the study.
For both groups, researchers will measu...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • family member has a child who is a current or former patient of Pediatric Mobile Clinic with a medical diagnosis of overweight/obese,
- • defined as BMI percentile of 85% or above,
- • age of the child is 6 months to 11 years old,
- • family member is a primary caregiver to the child,
- • family member over the age of 18 years,
- • family member is not currently pregnant, and
- • family member has a cell phone with Short Message Service (SMS) text message capability.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • family member has a terminal illness.
About University Of North Texas Health Science Center
The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) is a prominent academic institution dedicated to advancing health sciences through innovative research, education, and community engagement. As a clinical trial sponsor, UNTHSC focuses on conducting rigorous, evidence-based studies aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and addressing critical health challenges. With a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and a diverse range of research initiatives, UNTHSC strives to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications that enhance patient care and promote public health. The center's experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities support an environment of excellence in clinical research, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Christina Robinson, MD
Principal Investigator
UNTHSC
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported