Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas

Part of paid clinical trials in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sponsor
University of Arkansas
Study ID
NCT06565455
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Health Behavior, Risky
  • Pediatric Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
7 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention will consist of seven healthy eating culturally developed modules, which will be implemented/delivered in the participants home and two cooking demonstration/tasting workshops for the participants in the intervention group (mothers in the church setting and individual and collective goal settings for the intervention group.

Study Details

Childhood obesity is a national problem with racial and ethnic disparities specifically among Hispanic children. The primary purpose of this study is to develop and implement a culturally appropriate healthy eating intervention called Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas. Specific Aim (SA) 1. To develop a culturally appropriate healthy eating promotion intervention (Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas) in collaboration with Hispanic churches and their congregants. SA2. To conduct the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention in eight churches (four churches in the intervention vs four in the control/attention group), and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the intervention. SA3. To assess the impact of the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention on healthy food preparation (mothers) and intake of fruits and vegetables (child). The investigators will compare between the intervention group (16 mother-child dyads) versus the control/attention group (16 mother-child dyad) to see if the intervention is effective in improving diet quality and changing cooking behaviors. Participants will: 1. Participate in cooking workshops and one to one learning activities 2. Report on diet and physical activity 3. Will measure fruit and vegetable intake

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 2, 2026
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
64 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
    Seven healthy eating modules, delivered by Community Health Workers (CHW) in the home setting, for 14 weeks. Plus two to three cooking demonstration in the church setting.
  • No Intervention: Control/Attention Group
    Five video recordings via Facebook/WhatsApp for three months. Video topics: * Mental Health * Cord Blood Banking * Dental Care * Immunizations * Behavioral Problems in Children

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in dietary behavior [ Time Frame: Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansas72205
Martha Rojo, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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