Preventing childhood obesity in low-income Latino children through primary care interventions
Futuros Fuertes 2.0 A Primary Care Based Intervention to Prevent Obesity Among Low-income Latino Children
This study is testing a new way to help low-income Latino infants and toddlers avoid obesity by providing health education and support during doctor visits and through text messages.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 576 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Days to 2 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Francisco, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06398509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a primary care-based intervention aimed at preventing childhood obesity among low-income Latino infants and toddlers. Participants will receive health education and coaching during primary care visits in their first two years of life, along with bi-weekly text messages containing health tips. The intervention group will focus on optimal feeding, screen time, and sleep practices, while the control group will receive education on safety and language development. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on child BMI and health behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Latino parents or caregivers of infants and toddlers who are seeking primary care services.
Not a fit: Patients with serious medical conditions affecting feeding or growth may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce obesity rates and improve health behaviors in low-income Latino children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based interventions targeting childhood obesity, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent/caregiver self identifies as Latino * Parent/caregiver speaks Spanish or English * Parent/caregiver intends to receive primary care for infant at participating clinic * Infant gestational age of 37 weeks or greater * Infant birthweight of 2600 grams or greater * For multiples (twins, triplets), one sibling will be chosen at random to participate Exclusion Criteria: -Infant has a serious medical condition that affects feeding or growth
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California and 1 other locations
- Children's Health Center San Francisco General Hospital — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Valley Health Center Sunnyvale — Sunnyvale, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy Beck, MD, MPH — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Amy Beck, MD, MPH
- Email: amy.beck@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-476-3368
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.