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Parent and Family Obesity Intervention in Reducing Obesity Risk in Racial Ethnic Minority Families

United States120 participantsStarted 2019-07-16

Plain-language summary

This clinical trial compares the effects of parent/caregiver-focused programs to family-focused programs in reducing obesity risk in racial ethnic minority families. Obesity tends to run in families, thus family-based interventions have been strongly recommended. Parent and family obesity programs may reduce obesity risk and ultimately reduce the risk of obesity-related cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ELIGIBLE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS: Any church leader, such as pastors, minister, church secretary, health ministry leader, youth leader, deacons, ministry leader, director * PARENT-CHILD DYADS: Be parent/caregiver (legal parent or custodial grandparent; male or female) and child willing to participate * PARENT-CHILD DYADS: Live together in the same household * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Self-identify as a racial ethnic minority (i.e., black or African American or Hispanic) * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Parent or caregiver age 18 through 65 years old * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are obese (body mass index \[BMI\] \>= 30) * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are not currently participating in a physical activity (PA), diet, or weight management program * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Enroll with a child aged 10-16 years * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Have a valid home address, telephone number, and internet access * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are able to speak, read, and write in English * CHILDREN: They are aged between 10-16 years Exclusion Criteria: * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: They are currently pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during study period * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: They present any contraindications for exercise based on responses to the PA Readiness Questionnaire * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Principal investigator (PI) determines that parent/caregiver is unsuitable for the study for reasons not otherwise stated in the protocol

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?

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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

The correlation between the feasibility of the Parent and Family obesity interventions.

Timeframe: Up to 4 years

The correlation between the acceptability of the Parent and Family obesity interventions.

Timeframe: Up to 4 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05094466

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-02-02

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