Family intervention to prevent childhood obesity in Latino families
A Hybrid Mobile Phone Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity
This study tests a family program to help Latino families with young kids prevent obesity by combining in-person meetings and mobile support to see if it works better than regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 182 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05606731 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a family-based intervention aimed at preventing childhood obesity among Latino families with young children. It employs a randomized controlled trial design, comparing a hybrid approach that combines in-person sessions and mobile phone components against usual care provided by WIC centers. The intervention targets caregivers of children aged 2 to 5 who are overweight or obese, focusing on enhancing accessibility and leveraging cultural determinants of health. Approximately 260 families will be recruited from specific neighborhoods in Los Angeles County to ensure a diverse participant pool.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult caregivers of Latino children aged 2 to 5 who are overweight or obese and can commit to the intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include caregivers of children with specific medical conditions related to obesity or those currently participating in weight loss programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce childhood obesity rates and improve health outcomes for Latino children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with family-based interventions for childhood obesity, particularly in Latino populations, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult caregivers of a young child who: * self-identify as an individual of Latino descent * have a 2- to 5-year-old child/grandchild who is overweight or obese, defined as having a BMI\>85% for age and sex * lives with or cares for the child at least 20 hours per week (the relationship does not have to be biological * speaks Spanish or English * ability and willingness to participate in the intervention (determined with a Subject Comprehension and Participation Assessment Tool) * agrees to complete baseline, 1-, 6-, 12-month post-intervention data collection protocols Exclusion Criteria: Caregivers of a child with: * medical conditions related to overweight status such as Prader-Willi Syndrome * taking weight loss medication * participating in a weight loss program.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- Head Start — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alma D Guerrero, MD, MPH
- Email: aguerrero@mednet.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310) 267-2789
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.