Exploring how parents' lifestyle habits affect their children's health
Relationship of Lifestyle Habits and Health Characteristics of Parents and Children: An Epidemiological Study
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho · NCT06248164
This study looks at how parents' lifestyle habits affect their children's health and physical activity to see what habits they share and how they influence each other.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 176 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Presidente Prudente, São Paulo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06248164 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between the lifestyle habits and health characteristics of parents and their children, focusing on how these factors influence physical activity and overall health. It aims to identify specific lifestyle habits that are shared between parents and children, particularly in different domains of physical activity such as work, school, and leisure. By understanding these relationships, the study seeks to highlight the importance of family dynamics in shaping health behaviors from childhood into adulthood.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include families with children aged 6 years and older who are willing to share information about their lifestyle habits.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are younger than 6 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help families adopt healthier lifestyles, potentially reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies examining parent-child health relationships, this specific focus on the different domains of physical activity is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescent over 6 years old. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Presidente Prudente, São Paulo
- Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro — Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil (RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Adult Fathers and Mothers, Children and Adolescents, Boys and Girls, Family atmosphere, Lifestyle, Public health