Program to improve family routines and reduce childhood obesity in low-income families
Families in Balance: Enhancing Household Routines and Reducing Early Childhood Obesity Among Families With Low-income
This study is testing two different programs to help low-income families create healthier routines around mealtime, sleep, and screen time to see if it can reduce childhood obesity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06795490 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates two approaches to enhance healthy family routines related to mealtime, sleep, and screen time for families with low income. Families will be randomly assigned to either a parent leader-guided online program that encourages self-regulation or an asynchronous program that provides informational resources. The study aims to assess changes in outcomes for both parents and children as a result of these interventions. The focus is on promoting healthier behaviors to combat early childhood obesity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents or guardians of 2 to 5-year-old children who are eligible for public health insurance.
Not a fit: Patients whose children have serious medical problems affecting weight, sleep, activity, or eating may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to healthier family routines and reduced rates of obesity in young children from low-income families.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using online programs to promote healthy behaviors in families, indicating that this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents must be the legal and custodial guardian of a 2 through 5-year-old child * Parents must report that their child is eligible for public health insurance * Parents must be able to complete the study activities in English * Parents must be able to complete study activities at a study location or at home, and online/via Zoom. Exclusion Criteria: \- Children must not have serious medical problems that affect weight, sleep, activity, or eating.
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katherine Bauer, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Michelle Clayson
- Email: mclayson@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-763-2003
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.