Plain-English translation of NCT06111040 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is designed to understand how parents can best support children who are naturally very interested in food—what researchers call 'food motivated'—to help them eat healthily and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers will follow 205 families over 18 months as children transition from preschool to elementary school, tracking parenting behaviors and eating habits to figure out which approaches work best.
Many young children are naturally drawn to food more than others, and this trait can increase their risk of unhealthy eating and weight problems later. Despite many family-based programs to prevent childhood obesity, there is surprisingly little research specifically on how to parent food-motivated children effectively. This study aims to fill that gap by identifying which parenting strategies are most helpful.
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You and your child will be part of the study for 18 months as your child transitions from preschool to elementary school. You'll be asked to share information about your parenting practices, your child's eating behaviors, and diet through surveys and text-based check-ins on your phone. Researchers will use a method called 'ecological momentary assessment,' which means they'll ask you questions at different times to capture real-life moments when your child is eating.
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