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NCT02903186 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Multi-site Trial Using SMS to Improve Infant Weight
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Puerto Ri.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 202
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT02903186: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Puerto Ri.
NCT02903186 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Puerto Ri. The registered enrollment target is 202 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02903186, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Puerto Ri.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 202 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The goals of this multi-site clinical trial are to pilot test weekly SMS sent to parents/caregivers of infants to improve feeding practices and decrease excessive weight gain in infants who are participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The intervention consists of weekly SMS for 4 months to reinforce the feeding messages provided by WIC.
Primary Outcome
Infant weight-for-length percentile will be calculated using the World Health Organization growth charts, as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for this age. Excessive weight will be categorized as ≥90th percentile
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL SMS
Study Locations (2)
Hawaii
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - Honolulu
Other
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (UPR-MSC) - San Juan
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 202 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02903186 record still lists
NCT02903186 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 202 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which SMS is the first listed.
NCT02903186 reports a single indexed study location in Hawaii, Other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02903186 about?
NCT02903186 is a clinical study titled "Multi-site Trial Using SMS to Improve Infant Weight". The goals of this multi-site clinical trial are to pilot test weekly SMS sent to parents/caregivers of infants to improve feeding practices and decrease excessive weight gain in infants who are participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The intervention ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02903186?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 202 participants. The study started on 2016-01. Estimated completion is 2016-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02903186 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02903186?
The interventions under investigation include: SMS (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02903186?
This trial is sponsored by University of Puerto Ri, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02903186 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Hawaii. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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