Community intervention for childhood obesity prevention
Bimbingamba Zerosix Third Phase: Studying Communities
This study is testing a community program in Italy to see if it can help young children and their families eat healthier and be more active to prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Days to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Novara) |
| Trial ID | NCT05859867 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This initiative, known as Bimbingamba, aims to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity among children aged 0-7 years in Mondovì, Italy. The program targets the multifactorial origins of childhood obesity by engaging families and communities in lifestyle changes. It focuses on preventing obesity and restoring normal weight in young children through community-based interventions. The study is a collaboration between the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo and the University of Eastern Piedmont.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0-5 years residing in the municipalities of Mondovì and surrounding areas.
Not a fit: Children who do not reside in the municipalities under investigation or have been involved in other intervention trials may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been numerous interventions aimed at older children and adolescents, this specific focus on the 0-7 age group is relatively novel and underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 0-5 year of both sex resident in the two Municipalities under evaluation * children having date of birth between 1/1/2018 and 31/12/2022 (subjects born 5 years prior to the start of the project) * newborns between 01/1/2023 and 21/6/2023 residing in the two municipalities under study. Exclusion Criteria: * Residence/domicile in the municipalities under investigation, for a period of time less than 6 months following recruitment; * Recruitment of the child in other intervention trials of any nature.
Where this trial is running
Novara
- University of Eastern Piedmont — Novara, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Flavia Prodam
- Email: flavia.prodam@med.uniupo.it
- Phone: +39 0321 660 693
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.