Clinical trial for Obesity
Official title Family COMIDA (Consumo de Opciones Más Ideales De Alimentos) (Eating More Ideal Food Options)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07144800
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find which family‑centered intervention works best for weight loss and preventing obesity in Hispanic families.
- Who it's for
- Hispanic families that have a child with obesity.
- What's involved
- Participants will join a program where parents and caregivers support their children in adopting healthier habits.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Phase 1
- Age \>= 18 years (per self-report)
- Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino (per self-report)
- Seeking, or has used, services at the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
- Is the parent or primary caregiver for at least one child aged 8-12 living in their household (per self-report)
You likely can't join if
- Phase 1
- Is pregnant or might be pregnant (per self-report)
- Presence of a chronic disease such as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, etc.
- Has dietary restrictions, i.e. liquid diet, that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
- Has a household member who has already participated or agreed to participate in this study program (per self-report)
- Prior participation in one of our preliminary studies, e.g., COMIDA, SANOS, Family COMIDA (per self-report) and any related focus groups
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Phase 1
- Age \>= 18 years (per self-report)
- Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino (per self-report)
- Seeking, or has used, services at the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
- Is the parent or primary caregiver for at least one child aged 8-12 living in their household (per self-report)
- Screens as obese (BMI \> 30 kg/m2) or overweight (BMI of 25 - 29.9 kg/m2) (per height and weight measurement in person or per self-report)
- Owns a cell phone capable of receiving text messages (per self-report)
- Owns an internet connected device (e.g. cell phone, tablet, etc.) capable of conducting videoconference calls (per self-report)
- Agrees to be audio-recorded (per self-report) Phase 2 (parent participants)
- Age \>= 18 years (per self-report)
- Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino (per self-report)
- Seeking, or has used, services at the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
- Is the parent or primary caregiver for at least one child aged 8-12 living in their household (per self-report)
- Screens as obese (BMI \> 30 kg/m2) or overweight (BMI of 25 - 29.9 kg/m2) (per height and weight measurement in person or remotely)
- Owns a cell phone capable of receiving text messages (per self-report)
- Owns an internet connected device (e.g. cell phone, tablet, etc.) capable of conducting videoconference calls (per self-report)
- Agrees to be audio-recorded (per self-report) Phase 2 (child participants)
- Age 8-12 years (per parent self-report)
- Has a parent or primary caregiver who is eligible and participating in Phase 2 (per parent self-report)
What rules you out
- Phase 1
- Is pregnant or might be pregnant (per self-report)
- Presence of a chronic disease such as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, etc. (individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus may still participate) that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
- Has dietary restrictions, i.e. liquid diet, that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
- Has a household member who has already participated or agreed to participate in this study program (per self-report)
- Prior participation in one of our preliminary studies, e.g., COMIDA, SANOS, Family COMIDA (per self-report) and any related focus groups
- Works for or with the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
- Presence of cognitive impairment disorder (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data collection (per study team) Phase 2 (parent participant)
- Is pregnant or might be pregnant (per self-report)
- For women, is lactating (per self-report)
- Presence of a chronic disease such as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, etc. (individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus may still participate) that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
- Has dietary restrictions, i.e., liquid diet, that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
- Has physical activity restrictions, i.e., handicapped or mobility issues, that may affect physical activity participation (increasing step counts; per self-report)
- Has a household member who has already participated or agreed to participate in this study program (per self-report)
- Prior participation in one of our preliminary studies, e.g., COMIDA, SANOS, Family COMIDA (per self-report) and any related focus groups
- Works for or with the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
- Presence of cognitive impairment disorder (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data collection (per study team)
- Has been prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, Trulicity (or other GLP 1 receptor agonist), or any other drug to treat obesity (per self-report) or (if previously prescribed) 7 weeks have not passed since the...
- Has undergone weight loss/bariatric surgery (RYBG, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, balloon, etc.) or is planning to undergo such surgery in the next 12 months (per self-report) Phase 2 (child participant)
- Has dietary restrictions, i.e., liquid diet, that may affect diet and study participation (per parent self-report)
- Has physical activity restrictions, i.e., handicapped or mobility issues, that may affect physical activity participation (per parent self-report)
- Has an eating disorder (per parent self-report)
- Is underweight (per parent self-report)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, 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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. 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 New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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