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NCT06918821 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Reducing Obesity Through Play Among Toddlers: Tiny Steps to Health (TSHS) Study
A NA study of Childhood Obesity, sponsored by University of Houston.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06918821: Recruiting NA study of Childhood Obesity, sponsored by University of Houston.
NCT06918821 is a NA study of Childhood Obesity that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Houston. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 554-participant average among 43 other Childhood Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06918821, a NA study of Childhood Obesity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Houston.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to test various ways to help toddlers develop healthy eating and activity behaviors. Parents and toddlers, who participate in this research will be randomly assigned to either 1) continue their lifestyle behaviors for 10-weeks and then receive a health club membership for 1-month, 2) attend a health promotion playgroup together for 10 weeks, or 3) to attend an educational class for parents while toddlers are in childcare for 10-weeks. Physical measures of toddlers (height, weight, dietary intake, activity) will be collected. Parent-report surveys with questions about parenting, toddler diet, toddler temperament, food security status, demographic qualities, and satisfaction with group assignment will be collected. Last, the interactions between parents and toddlers will be observed and assessed during short play tasks via Zoom. All measures will be collected immediately upon signing up for the study (week 0), 10-weeks later (post), and 24-weeks after signing up for the study.
Primary Outcome
Weight-for-length (WFL) percentile for toddlers \<24 months. Length and weight measures will each be taken two times and averaged. Trained research assistants will measure height to the nearest 0.1 cm using a recumbent height board for children \<24 months. Weight will be measured to the nearest 0.1 kg using an electronic self-calibrating digital scale. For toddlers \<24 months, weight for length (WFL) will be calculated. Sex- and age-standardized WFL will be determined from Centers for Disease
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Healthy Toddler Parent Group (HTPG)
- BEHAVIORAL Families Understanding Nutrition and Physically Active Lifestyles (FUNPALs) Playgroup
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- University of Houston - Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06918821 shows while recruiting
NCT06918821 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 554-participant average among 43 other Childhood Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Childhood Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Healthy Toddler Parent Group (HTPG) is the first listed.
NCT06918821 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06918821 about?
NCT06918821 is a clinical study titled "Reducing Obesity Through Play Among Toddlers: Tiny Steps to Health (TSHS) Study". The purpose of this study is to test various ways to help toddlers develop healthy eating and activity behaviors. Parents and toddlers, who participate in this research will be randomly assigned to either 1) continue their lifestyle behaviors for 10-weeks and then receive a health club membership fo...
What is the current status of trial NCT06918821?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2025-05-17. Estimated completion is 2029-02-28.
What conditions does trial NCT06918821 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Childhood Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06918821?
The interventions under investigation include: Healthy Toddler Parent Group (HTPG) (BEHAVIORAL), Families Understanding Nutrition and Physically Active Lifestyles (FUNPALs) Playgroup (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06918821?
This trial is sponsored by University of Houston, which has 64 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06918821 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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