Recruiting at 2 sites No phase Parenting

Parenting study: Measurement

Official title Nurturing Needs Study: Parenting Food Motivated Children

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06111040

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The study aims to find the best ways for parents to support healthy eating habits in children who are naturally drawn to food.
Who it's for
Parents of children who show a strong interest in food or tend to eat a lot.
What's involved
Participants will take part in a program that teaches supportive ways to guide their child's eating habits.
Time commitment
The source text does not specify the duration or number of visits required.
  • Time commitment: about 18 months

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 4 to 5. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Child ages 4 or 5 years at baseline;
  • Parent/ primary caregiver with legal representation (having 50% or more custody of child);
  • Parent/primary caregiver reporting primary responsibility for child feeding outside of childcare (being with child when they are eating at least two...
  • Caregiver with a cell phone that can be used to send and receive text messages.

You likely can't join if

  • Parent/primary caregiver \<18 years of age;
  • Child history of major food allergies (e.g., peanuts);
  • Child medication use (e.g., insulin), developmental disability (e.g., autism) or medical condition(s) (e.g., diabetes) known to affect food intake...
  • Foster child.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Houston, Texas, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The study runs about 18 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 5 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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