Family coaching to help prevent childhood weight gain
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study offers a family-focused program for Latino adult caregivers of young children to help prevent childhood obesity. If your child is already overweight, the program may help you learn practical ways to support healthier habits as a family.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult caregiver who identifies as Latino
- You have a 2- to 5-year-old child/grandchild who is overweight or obese
- You live with or care for the child at least 20 hours per week
- You speak Spanish or English
- You can understand and agree to take part in the program and surveys at baseline and at 1, 6, and 12 months
- Your child does not have a medical condition linked to weight problems (like Prader-Willi syndrome)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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