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Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 2 to 5

Program to support parents in promoting healthy behaviors in children

Official title: Parents Together: Supporting Parents to Promote Healthy Behaviours in Children

Run by The Hospital for Sick Children · NCT06389084 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a program that helps parents promote healthy eating, exercise, and sleep can improve the health and well-being of children aged 2-5 years.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 5 Years
SexAll
Enrollment128 (estimated)
SponsorThe Hospital for Sick Children
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 18, 2024
Trial IDNCT06389084 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are families with children aged 2-5 years who are enrolled in the TARGet Kids! cohort and can participate in English.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with severe developmental delays or disabilities and children with siblings already enrolled in the study.

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

What this trial studies

The Parents Together program aims to improve health outcomes for children aged 2-5 years by providing virtual group sessions and coaching calls for parents. Facilitated by a Public Health Nurse, the program focuses on enhancing healthy eating behaviors, physical activity, and sleep, while also fostering strong family relationships. Families will be randomly assigned to either receive the intervention or continue with regular healthcare for a duration of six months. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated based on improvements in children's eating and movement behaviors, as well as their overall health and mental well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to healthier eating and lifestyle habits in young children, positively impacting their development and well-being.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar parenting interventions aimed at improving child health behaviors, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

Child enrolled in the The Applied Reearch Group for Kids (TARGet Kids!) cohort study Family is able to participate in English

Exclusion Criteria:

Children with a sibling already enrolled in the study Children with severe developmental delay or disability

Where it's running

  • St. Michaels Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada     Recruiting
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada     Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.