CompletedNot Applicable

The Bennett Kids PowerUP Project

United States72 participantsStarted 2024-03-01

Plain-language summary

The study proposes a randomized pilot and feasibility study of a lifestyle modification program to promote healthy diet and activity in rural-dwelling children to reduce Type 2 Diabetes risks. Intervention participants will receive 6 months of programming to include: * 16 activity packs; * 9 health coach sessions; * unlimited access to a resource toolbox. Control participants will receive 6 activity packs promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning and 6 check-in calls to support retention.

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 7-to-10-years-old * Living in rural Colorado or rural North Carolina * English- or Spanish-speaking * Has 1 parent or primary caregiver willing to actively participate Exclusion Criteria: * Medical diagnosis of diabetes * Serious child or parent health concerns that would interfere with participation * Plans to move out of the area during the study period * Lives with another child who previously participated in the study

What they're measuring

Change in Dietary Intake (MyPyramid Equivalents) at 7 months

Timeframe: Month 7

Change in Fruit and Vegetable Intake (carotenoid concentration) at 7 months

Timeframe: Month 7

Change in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake (carbon isotope ratio) at 7 months

Timeframe: Month 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05858580

SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-06

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