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NCT Number: NCT00896545

Early Childhood Prevention of Childhood Overweight

You are invited to participate in a research study to understand more about childhood obesity and how to prevent it. We hope to learn how families influence each others eating habits.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

2 year–4 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

About this study

This study aims to understand more about childhood obesity and how to prevent it. Two different methods of prevention will be tested and participants will be allocated at random to one of these methods. The investigators hope to learn how families influence each others eating habits.

Participants in this study will attend a series of five classes, once a week for five weeks, on the topic of child feeding. The aim of the classes is to learn how to feed your child so as to prevent future eating and weight problems. The research component includes filling out some surveys before classes begin and at the end of the last class. Classes are small and interactive so that parents have a chance to voice concerns and get feedback.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • One or both parents with BMI > or = to 27.5
  • Healthy child ages 2-4 years

Exclusion criteria

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  • Inadequate understanding of the English language

Treatment and study plan

5-keys counseling

Behavioral

5-session small group intervention

Lifestyle Counseling

Behavioral

5-session small group behavioral intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Parental control of feeding

    Time frame: 5-weeks

    Assessed by Questionnaire pre and post treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Daily patterns of child and family meals

    Time frame: 1-week

    Assessed by questionnaire pre and post treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Development of an Early Intervention for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
May 11, 2009
Registry last updated
Jul 25, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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