A program to help Latino children drink less sugary beverages and promote reading.
Randomized Controlled Trial of an M-health Intervention to Reduce Sweet Beverage Consumption Among Low-income Latino Children
This study is testing a program that helps Latino kids aged 1 to 5 drink less sugary drinks and encourages their parents to read to them more to support their growth and learning.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Months to 59 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04754269 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among Latino children aged 1 to 5 while promoting reading aloud to enhance early literacy skills. The program will utilize mobile health technology to engage parents through text messages, providing them with resources and support to encourage healthier beverage choices and reading practices. By addressing both dietary habits and literacy, the study seeks to improve overall child development and combat childhood obesity in a vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latino children aged 1 to 5 whose parents can receive text messages and speak either English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include children who do not feed by mouth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to healthier beverage consumption and improved literacy skills in Latino children, ultimately reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using mobile health interventions to promote healthier behaviors, making this approach promising yet still innovative in this specific demographic.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- San Francisco General Hospital Children's Health Center — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy L Beck, MD, MPH — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Amy Beck, MD, MPH
- Email: amy.beck@ucsf.edu
- Phone: (415) 476-3368
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.