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Official title Nurturing Needs Study: Parenting Food Motivated Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06111040
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- High food motivation among children is trait-like and increases risks of unhealthy dietary intake and obesity. Scientific knowledge of how parenting can best support healthy eating habits and growth among children who are predisposed to overeating is surprisingly limited.
- Time commitment: about 18 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 to 5. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Child ages 4 or 5 years at baseline;
- Parent/ primary caregiver with legal representation (having 50% or more custody of child);
- Parent/primary caregiver reporting primary responsibility for child feeding outside of childcare (being with child when they are eating at least two...
- Caregiver with a cell phone that can be used to send and receive text messages. If there is more than one age-eligible child in the family, we will...
You likely can't join if
- Parent/primary caregiver \<18 years of age;
- Child history of major food allergies (e.g., peanuts);
- Child medication use (e.g., insulin), developmental disability (e.g., autism) or medical condition(s) (e.g., diabetes) known to affect food intake...
- Foster child.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Houston, Texas, 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 study runs about 18 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 5 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Houston, Texas, 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.