Family COMIDA: Helping Hispanic families eat healthier
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study aims to help Hispanic/Latino families who are overweight or have obesity eat healthier. It will test a program that includes text messages and video calls to support parents and their children aged 8–12.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You identify as Hispanic or Latino
- You are the parent or main caregiver of a child aged 8 to 12 living with you
- You are overweight or have obesity (based on your height and weight)
- You have a cell phone that can receive texts and a device that can do video calls
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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