Plain-English translation of NCT06303544 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.
More Outside Your Door is a program designed to help Alaska Native preschoolers develop healthy eating habits and active lifestyles. The program works at multiple levels — with individual children at school, with parents at home, and with entire communities — to bring back traditional foods and outdoor activities that have been part of Alaska Native culture for generations. Researchers believe that helping children develop these healthy habits early in life can prevent obesity and heart problems later on.
Almost 7 out of 10 Alaska Native preschoolers are overweight, and nearly half are obese — rates much higher than other communities. Over decades, changes in food systems and lifestyle have moved Alaska Native families away from traditional diets and outdoor activities. Since habits formed in childhood often last a lifetime, researchers want to test whether bringing back these traditional foods and activities early can make a real difference in children's health.
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Your child's preschool will be part of the program in stages — some schools will start right away, while others will begin later. When your school's turn comes, your child will take part in activities at school that include traditional Alaska Native foods, outdoor play, and lessons about healthy habits. You will receive feedback about your child's health screening results, and your community may benefit from improvements to outdoor play areas. The program will last over time as researchers measure whether children's eating habits, activity levels, and weight improve.
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