Development and Evaluation of a Web-based Parental Role Modeling Program for Childhood Obesity Ma… (NCT07641452) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Development and Evaluation of a Web-based Parental Role Modeling Program for Childhood Obesity Management
Vietnam60 participantsStarted 2025-08-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether an online family health education program can help Vietnamese children aged 7-9 years with overweight or obesity develop healthier habits.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the program improve parents' confidence, role modeling behaviors, family communication, and healthy family practices?
2. Does the program improve children's eating habits, physical activity, screen time, and body measurements related to overweight and obesity?
Researchers will compare the online family health education program with standard health education materials to see whether the program leads to greater improvements in children and their families.
Participants will:
1. Complete surveys about their family's health habits and daily routines.
2. Attend health checkups that include measurements of height, weight, and waist size.
3. Receive either the online family health education program or standard health education materials.
4. Complete follow-up assessments after the program and four months later.
The results of this study may help identify effective ways to support families in managing childhood overweight and obesity in Vietnam.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents of children aged 7-9 years with a BMI-for-age z-score ≥ +1 standard deviation (SD) according to the World Health Organization growth reference.
* Willingness to participate in a web-based program, including attending online workshops and completing behavioral tasks and assessment.
* Availability of the internet and digital devices necessary to engage in the web-based program.
* Parents who were responsible for the child's daily health-related routines, including meals, physical activity, and screen-time management.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with chronic medical conditions, physical disabilities, or developmental disorders that significantly affect dietary or physical activity behaviors or growth.
* Parents who are unable to commit to the study timeline or program schedule.
* Families already participating in another obesity-related program.
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
Child Body Mass Index-for-Age z-Score (BMI-for-Age z-Score)
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up
2
Child Waist Circumference (cm)
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up