An interactive mobile health tool to help reduce obesity risk in urban minority preadolescents
Intervention INC: An Interactive Family-centered mHealth Tool to Reduce Obesity Risk in Urban Minority Preadolescents
This study is testing a new mobile health tool to see if it can help urban minority kids and their families adopt healthier eating habits and reduce obesity risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tufts University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05935592 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a family-centered mobile health tool designed to reduce obesity risk among urban minority preadolescents. Using a randomized two-group design, 200 child-parent dyads will be assigned to either the experimental group, which receives access to the interactive tool, or the comparison group, which receives web-based newsletters. The primary outcome is the change in child BMI z-score from baseline to a 12-month follow-up. The study aims to engage children in healthy dietary behaviors through an innovative multimedia approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black/African-American or Latino children aged 8 to 12 years with a BMI at or above the 5th percentile, along with their legal parent or guardian.
Not a fit: Patients who do not self-identify as Black/African-American or Latino, or those outside the age range of 8 to 12 years, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve dietary behaviors and reduce obesity risk in preadolescents from urban minority backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar family-centered interventions aimed at reducing childhood obesity, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (child): * self-identifies as Black/African-American and/or Latino * between ages 8 and 12 years (preadolescents) at time of scheduled baseline visits * reads and speaks in English * has a Body Mass Index percentile at or above 5% at baseline (categorized as healthy, overweight, or obese) * has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop * has regular access to a phone with texting capability * is comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices * is comfortable speaking with study staff about thoughts/experiences while participating in study * has a legal parent/guardian willing to participate in study Inclusion Criteria (parent): * legal parent/guardian of child willing to participate in study * reads and speaks in English or Spanish * primarily responsible for preparing/purchasing food for child * has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop * has regular access to a phone with texting capability * comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices * able to attend in-person study visits and complete online questionnaires with their child over the full duration of study Exclusion Criteria (child): * has allergies, food aversions, food disorders, or medications with side-effects that may impact participation in study * has a pacemaker or heart condition * in foster care
Where this trial is running
New York, New York and 1 other locations
- Milbank Health Center - Children's Aid — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- Bronx Health Center - Children's Aid — The Bronx, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: May May Leung, PhD, RDN
- Email: maymay.leung@tufts.edu
- Phone: 617-636-3676
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.