Plain-English translation of NCT06918821 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 testing two different approaches to help prevent obesity in young toddlers. Some families will attend weekly playgroups where parents and toddlers do physical activities, eat healthy snacks together, and play—while other parents will take weekly classes about nutrition and physical activity for toddlers. The researchers want to see which approach works best to help toddlers develop healthy habits early on.
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that often starts when children are very young. This trial is testing whether teaching parents and toddlers together—through play or education—can prevent obesity before unhealthy habits take root.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for 10 weeks. If assigned to the playgroup, you and your toddler will attend 90-minute weekly sessions with activities, healthy snacks, singing, and yoga. If assigned to the parent class, you will attend 60-minute weekly classes about nutrition and physical activity while your toddler is cared for. A third group will continue their normal routine. All families will complete health assessments at the start, after 10 weeks, and again at 24 weeks.
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