Status:

COMPLETED

Eat Healthy for Families

Lead Sponsor:

University of Delaware

Conditions:

Obesity, Childhood

Energy Density

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-5 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effect of a low energy-density dietary prescription as compared to MyPlate recommendations in preschool children at risk for obesity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • the parent is ≥18 years-old with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (indicating the child to be at risk for obesity);
  • the child is 2-5 years-old with a BMI-for-age and sex \<95th percentile;
  • the parent and child live together ≥50% of the time;
  • the parent and child are able to read, speak and understand English;
  • the family has transportation to the University of Delaware; and
  • the family is committed to the 6-month program.

Exclusion

  • the child is participating in a weight management program or seeing a Registered Dietitian for weight loss;
  • the child is taking weight loss medication or medication that impacts appetite; or
  • the child has a medical condition that impacts growth or has a medical condition that requires a specific eating plan.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

41 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03394326

Start Date

July 1 2017

End Date

December 31 2021

Last Update

May 18 2022

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University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware, United States, 19716