A Novel Obesity Prevention Program for High-Risk Infants in Primary Care (NCT06028113) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Novel Obesity Prevention Program for High-Risk Infants in Primary Care
United States144 participantsStarted 2023-10-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a responsive parenting obesity prevention program with infants and caregivers of color (e.g., non-White; Hispanic/Latinx) and/or who are economically marginalized (i.e., publicly insured), delivered via Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) in pediatric primary care. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* 1\) Is the obesity prevention intervention delivered via IBH in pediatric primary care feasible and acceptable to families of color and/or families who are economically marginalized?
* 2\) Will it prevent rapid weight gain during infancy?
Participants will complete baseline (newborn), post-treatment (9 months), and follow-up assessments (12 months). Participants assigned to treatment will receive 4 prevention sessions as part of their typical well-child visit in pediatric primary care. Researchers hypothesize that infants in the obesity prevention intervention will have stable weight gain compared to infants in the control group (treatment as usual) will experience more rapid weight gain.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* born 2500 grams or greater
* delivery occurring between 37 and 42 weeks gestation
* English speaking
* infant receiving care provided at our pediatric primary care setting
* from a racial / ethnic minority group (i.e., non-white, or Hispanic or Latinx) and/or economically marginalized background (i.e., household income at or below 138% of federal poverty level; qualifying for Medicaid)
Exclusion Criteria:
* care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (\>7 days)
* infant congenital anomaly or neonatal condition that affects feeding (e.g., cleft lip/palate, metabolic disease)
* infant exposure to illicit drugs in utero \[with the exception of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)\]
* diminished or impaired caregiver cognitive functioning
* family intent to move from the area within 1 year
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
1
Conditional Weight Gain
Timeframe: At infant age 9-months (post-treatment)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06028113
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati