Exploring how parents' lifestyle habits affect their children's health
Official title: Relationship of Lifestyle Habits and Health Characteristics of Parents and Children: An Epidemiological Study
Run by Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho · NCT06248164 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 176 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Presidente Prudente, São Paulo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06248164 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have children or whose children are younger than 6 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there have been studies examining parent-child health relationships, this specific focus on the different domains of physical activity is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescent over 6 years old. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro
Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.