BabyQ's: Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Messaging in Pregnancy and Infancy (NCT04238585) | Clinical Trial Compass
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BabyQ's: Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Messaging in Pregnancy and Infancy
United States291 participantsStarted 2020-01-27
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled intervention evaluates the effect of a mobile health behavioral intervention to test messages to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake during pregnancy and infancy.
The study team will perform a prospective, longitudinal, interventional, randomized control trial by recruiting 300 WIC families during the first 1,000 days of life (pregnancy through infant age 2 months) at consecutive Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) visits to test two interventions compared to a control group. The study team will implement a mobile-based messaging intervention allocate participants to one of 3 arms for a 1 month period: 1) negative message frames, 2) positive message frames, and 3) attention control.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women age 18 years or older or; legal caretakers of infants under 24 months enrolled in WIC
* Can respond to questions in English or Spanish
* Report use of a mobile device using iOS or Android
* Give permission to enroll in messaging system
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women with chronic medical conditions that may impact their nutrition behaviors
* Families whose eligible child has chronic conditions that interest with growth or feeding
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake in kcals among adult participants