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Weight Stigma by Association in Parent-Child Dyads
NCT04829162 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Parents of children with obesity report feeling blamed for their children's weight and reluctant to seek pediatric care after stigmatizing experiences. This "weight stigma by association" may have direct consequences for parents, children, and the parent-child relationship. The present study builds on qualitative evidence to experimentally test weight stigma and weight stigma by association in a parent-child relationship using a large, community-based sample. In an experiment conducted via an online survey, participants were randomly assigned to view a picture of a parent-child dyad, for which parent and child's gender (male vs. female) and weight status (with obesity vs. without obesity) were manipulated. Participants read identical general parenting descriptions that adhered to American Academy of Pediatrics parenting recommendations, then rated the parent's effectiveness, helpfulness, and caring.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Mother with obesity, daughter with obesity
- OTHER Mother with obesity, daughter without obesity
- OTHER Mother without obesity, daughter with obesity
- OTHER Mother without obesity, daughter without obesity
- OTHER Mother with obesity, son with obesity
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCLA — Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,973 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-02-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-02-21 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04829162
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04829162 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,973 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 829 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Mother with obesity, daughter with obesity is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04829162 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04829162 about?
NCT04829162 is a clinical study titled "Weight Stigma by Association in Parent-Child Dyads". Parents of children with obesity report feeling blamed for their children's weight and reluctant to seek pediatric care after stigmatizing experiences. This "weight stigma by association" may have direct consequences for parents, children, and the parent-child relationship. The present study builds ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04829162?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,973 participants. The study started on 2020-02-21. Estimated completion is 2020-02-21.
What conditions does trial NCT04829162 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Childhood Obesity. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04829162?
The interventions under investigation include: Mother with obesity, daughter with obesity (OTHER), Mother with obesity, daughter without obesity (OTHER), Mother without obesity, daughter with obesity (OTHER), Mother without obesity, daughter without obesity (OTHER), Mother with obesity, son with obesity (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04829162?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 829 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04829162 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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