Family-centered program for managing childhood obesity
FamCe-HLP- Family-centered Obesity Management Program in Primary Care Settings
This study tests whether a family-focused program can help mothers and their overweight children lose weight and improve their health compared to those who don’t participate.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oman Ministry of Health Government |
| Locations | 4 sites (Muscat and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06394882 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial compares the weight and adiposity outcomes of mother-child pairs with overweight or obesity who participate in the FamCe-HLP intervention against those who do not. The program includes a three-month intensive behavioral therapy aimed at improving health behaviors and lifestyle changes. Participants will be monitored over a seven-month period to assess differences in health outcomes and behaviors between the two groups. The study focuses on the impact of family involvement in obesity management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Omani mother-child dyads where the mother is at least 18 years old and the child is between 6 to 12 years old, both with overweight or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently enrolled in an obesity-related program or have undergone obesity-related surgeries in the last five years may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to significant improvements in weight management and health behaviors for families dealing with childhood obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with family-centered approaches to obesity management, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mother and child dyads with the presence of overweight or obesity (stages 0 to 2) * Being Omani * Mother age 18 years or more * Child age 6 to 12 years * Mother understand, write, and read in Arabic * Eligible to receive the health center's services based on their area of residence * Has medical clearance to participate in individual exercise sessions * Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Mother or child currently receiving an obesity-related program * Mother or child currently on obesity-related procedures * Mother or child with a history of obesity-related surgeries in the last 5 years * Mother or child is in obesity stage 3 or 4 based on the Edmonton obesity staging system * Mother who is pregnant during the study time
Where this trial is running
Muscat and 3 other locations
- Mabela Health Center — Muscat, Oman (Recruiting)
- Mabela South Health Center — Muscat, Oman (Recruiting)
- Mawaleh Health Center — Muscat, Oman (Recruiting)
- Mawaleh North Health Center — Muscat, Oman (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Basma Al Yazeedi, PhD — Sultan Qaboos University
- Study coordinator: Basma Al Yazeedi, PhD
- Email: basma84@squ.edu.om
- Phone: 9964 1905
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.