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New treatment option for Obesity, Childhood
Official title Intervention INC: An Interactive Family-centered mHealth Tool to Reduce Obesity Risk in Urban Minority Preadolescents
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05935592
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Using a two-group randomized study design, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the adapted family-centered mHealth tool on child BMI z-score (primary outcome), child dietary behaviors, and parental feeding practices, from baseline to 12-month follow-up, among 200 child-parent dyads. It is hypothesized that children in the experimental group will demonstrate larger BMI-z score improvements between baseline and 12-month follow-up compared to children in the comparison group.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- (child):
- self-identifies as Black/African-American and/or Latino
- between ages 8 and 12 years (preadolescents) at time of scheduled baseline visits
- reads and speaks in English
- has a Body Mass Index percentile at or above 5% at baseline (categorized as healthy, overweight, or obese)
You likely can't join if
- (child):
- has allergies, food aversions, food disorders, or medications with side-effects that may impact participation in study
- has a pacemaker or heart condition
- in foster care
See the full eligibility criteria
- (child):
- self-identifies as Black/African-American and/or Latino
- between ages 8 and 12 years (preadolescents) at time of scheduled baseline visits
- reads and speaks in English
- has a Body Mass Index percentile at or above 5% at baseline (categorized as healthy, overweight, or obese)
- has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop
- has regular access to a phone with texting capability
- is comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices
- is comfortable speaking with study staff about thoughts/experiences while participating in study
- has a legal parent/guardian willing to participate in study (parent):
- legal parent/guardian of child willing to participate in study
- reads and speaks in English or Spanish
- primarily responsible for preparing/purchasing food for child
- has regular internet access via a tablet device, smartphone, or computer/laptop
- has regular access to a phone with texting capability
- comfortable reading/viewing material on electronic devices
- able to attend in-person study visits and complete online questionnaires with their child over the full duration of study
- (child):
- has allergies, food aversions, food disorders, or medications with side-effects that may impact participation in study
- has a pacemaker or heart condition
- in foster care
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States; The Bronx, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.