Examining the relationship between mother-infant interactions and eating behaviors
Fundamental Biobehavioral Mechanisms Underlying the Integrated Development of Emotion, Attachment, and Nutritive Intake in the Mother-Infant Dyad
This study is trying to see how the way mothers interact with their babies affects their eating habits and the risk of obesity as they grow.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Days and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06072664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the biobehavioral mechanisms that influence the emotional and nutritional dynamics between mothers and their infants. It focuses on how these interactions affect maternal feeding practices, child eating behaviors, dietary intake, and the potential for obesity. The research involves children who are part of a long-term observational study, where data will be collected at approximately 18 and 36 months of age. The intervention being tested is the Caloric Compensation Index (COMPX), which aims to understand caloric intake regulation in this dyad.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants who are enrolled in the long-term observational study NCT06039878.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the observational study will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy eating behaviors in children and preventing obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar biobehavioral mechanisms in mother-infant interactions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
The child is a participant in the observational study (NCT06039878).
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alex Jeanpierre
- Email: ajeanp@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-531-9869
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.