Parenting program to promote healthy child behaviors
A Good Start Matters for Parents and Children: an MHealth Parenting Intervention to Promote a Healthy Child Development
NA · University of British Columbia · NCT05802160
This study is testing a new parenting program to see if it can help families in British Columbia encourage their preschoolers to eat healthier, be more active, and spend less time on screens.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 118 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Months to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05802160 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Good Start Matters - Parenting program is designed to engage families in positive parenting practices that support healthy eating, physical activity, and reduced screen time in preschoolers. This 2-month mobile-Health (mHealth) intervention will be evaluated through a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) involving families from British Columbia. Participants will complete assessments at the beginning and end of the program, with those in the intervention group receiving immediate access to the app. The study aims to improve parenting and co-parenting practices, ultimately fostering healthier behaviors in children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents or guardians of preschoolers aged 2.5 to 6 years who are fluent in English and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients currently involved in pediatric weight management or nutritional programs, or those with severe dietary or physical limitations, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to healthier eating and activity habits in children, reducing the risk of obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar mHealth interventions aimed at improving parenting practices and child health behaviors.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Children must be: * Attending a childcare center invited to participate in the Good Start Matters study. * Older than 2.5 and younger than 6 years Parents must: * Be the primary caregiver/legal guardian of an eligible child OR share childrearing responsibilities with an already enrolled primary caregiver/legal guardian of an eligible child * Be fluent in English * Have a cellphone number and smartphone device where they can receive text messages and download and access the app Exclusion Criteria: Parents and children: \- Currently participating in a pediatric weight management program or in a nutritional program are not eligible. Children: * With severe dietary restrictions that limit their ability to follow general nutritional guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers are not eligible. * With severe physical limitations that limit their ability to follow general movement behavior guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers are not eligible.
Where this trial is running
Vancouver, British Columbia
- University of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital Research Institute — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Louise Masse, PhD — University Of British Columbia & BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Louise Masse, PhD
- Email: lmasse@bcchr.ubc.ca
- Phone: 604 875 2000
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.
Conditions: Parenting Practices, Co-parenting Practices, Child Eating and Dietary Behaviors, Child Physical Activity/active Play/outdoor Play, Child Screen Time, Parenting intervention, mHealth, parenting practices