Diet and activity program to reduce obesity risk in Alaska Native preschoolers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention aims to decrease childhood obesity among Yup'ik Alaska Native preschoolers by promoting healthy eating and physical activity. The program involves a multi-level, randomized, stepped-wedge approach that integrates traditional foods and outdoor activities into the daily routines of children aged 3-5 years. It collaborates with Head Start programs across 12 rural Alaskan communities, focusing on family engagement, school-based interventions, and community resources to enhance outdoor play. The initiative seeks to establish lifelong healthy habits and address cardiometabolic disparities in this Indigenous population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* parent who identifies as Alaska Native (AN)
* parental consent
* enrolled in preschool in one of the12 participating Head Start programs
* present at school for health screenings

Exclusion Criteria:

* lack of parental consent
* does not have a parent who is AN

Where it's running

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
  Anchorage, Alaska, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Barb Stillwater
• Email: bjstillwater@anthc.org
• Phone: 907-729-3644

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.