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NCT Number: NCT00993434

The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior

The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

8 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

GHC Capitol Pediatric Clinic, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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About this study

Few written resources for families have been tested in the primary care setting. Kid STRIDE (STRiving to Improve Diet & Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of overweight and obese children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Children with a BMI greater than or equal to 85% along with a parent.
  • All subjects must speak English.

Exclusion criteria

  • Genetic conditions associated with overweight.
  • Endocrine conditions associated with overweight.
  • Chronic steroid therapy.
  • Current enrollment in a professional weight management program.

Treatment and study plan

Booklet on nutrition and physical activity.

Behavioral

Parents will be asked to read the booklet and complete a pre- and post-questionnaire.

Safety Booklet

Behavioral

Parents will be asked to read a safety booklet and complete a pre- and post-questionnaire.

Primary outcomes

  1. Assess the effectiveness of written materials on changing knowledge and behavior regarding diet, exercise, and other weight factors.

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Assess the impact of the intervention on height and weight as reflected in a change in BMI z-score.

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Oct 12, 2009
Registry last updated
Oct 2, 2015

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