Preventing childhood obesity in low-income Latino children through primary care interventions
Official title: Futuros Fuertes 2.0 A Primary Care Based Intervention to Prevent Obesity Among Low-income Latino Children
Run by University of California, San Francisco · NCT06398509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Days to 2 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 576 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Francisco, California and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 13, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | April 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06398509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include Latino parents or caregivers of infants and toddlers who are seeking primary care services.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious medical conditions affecting feeding or growth may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based interventions targeting childhood obesity, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.