Intervention to prevent childhood obesity through caregiver education

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two interventions, MAGIC-FEED and MAGIC-SAFE, on improving parenting behaviors and infant health outcomes related to obesity prevention. Using a longitudinal, randomized control trial design, the study will assess the impact of these interventions on infant body mass index z-scores (BMIZ) at 13 months, as well as caregiver nutrition knowledge and feeding practices. The trial leverages a virtual platform to enhance accessibility for caregivers, focusing on modifiable factors during the critical first year of life to support healthy growth and prevent obesity.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* A singleton infant 3-9 weeks of age, born ≥37 weeks gestation.
* The mother and other caregiver must be at least 18 years of age.
* The infant must live with the mother.
* Lives within the Austin metropolitan area.
* English or Spanish speaking.
* The primary caregiver must identify as the mother.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Infant diagnosed with major physical disabilities and/or medical condition that affects feeding and growth, and/or born \<37 weeks gestation.
* Infant experienced NICU stay \>7 days.
* Twins, triplets, or other multiples.
* Mothers and/or other caregivers younger than 18 years old.
* Mothers that do not consent to being video recorded with their baby.
* Families that do not speak either English or Spanish will be excluded from this study. Families that only speak English or Spanish, or families that speak English or Spanish and another language, will be accepted.
* Do not plan to remain in Austin area for the next two years.

Where it's running

• Dell Pediatric Research Institute
  Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting
• Sarah M. & Charles E. Seay Building
  Austin, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Elizabeth Widen, PhD, RD — UT Austin
• Study coordinator: Elizabeth Widen, PhD, RD
• Email: widen.lab@austin.utexas.edu
• Phone: 512-471-0941

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.