Improving Healthy Eating for Southeast Asian Children
Testing a Multilevel, Multicomponent, Multigenerational Dietary Intervention to Improve Southeast Asian Children's Diets
This study is testing a family-based nutrition program to see if it can help Southeast Asian families with kids aged 6 to 11 eat healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brown University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT05817838 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot intervention aims to enhance healthy eating among Southeast Asian families with children aged 6 to 11 through a family-based nutrition education program. The study involves providing financial incentives, motivational interviewing, and dietary education to improve children's eating patterns and overall health. Participants will be randomized into different groups to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention in improving diet quality and health outcomes. The findings will inform the design of a larger clinical trial if deemed necessary.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Southeast Asian families with children aged 6 to 11 who are knowledgeable about their child's diet and responsible for food preparation.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic conditions affecting growth or diet, or those who have participated in weight-related studies in the past year may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved dietary habits and health outcomes for Southeast Asian children and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based dietary interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria for Adults: * Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian or Vietnamese * the child's parent, legal guardian or grandparent * live with the child * age 18 or older * knowledgeable about the child's diet * responsible for household food preparation * read/speak English, Hmong, Khmer, Vietnamese and/or Lao * own a smartphone * be willing to shop at the partner SEA grocery store Exclusion Criteria for Adults: * participation in weight-related studies in the past 12 months * medical conditions that would affect participation (e.g., hospitalization due to type 2 diabetes in past year) Inclusion Criteria for Children: * Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian or Vietnamese * age 6 to 11 years * read/speak English * Veggie Meter score ≤400 Exclusion Criteria for Children: * disabilities that would affect participation * chronic conditions affecting growth or diet * medications affecting weight or metabolism
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Brown University — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Akilah Dulin, PhD — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Akilah Dulin, PhD
- Email: akilah_dulin@brown.edu
- Phone: 401-863-5392
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.