Childhood Obesity Prevention

December 5, 2023 updated by: Western Michigan University

Project FAMILIA Giya Marianas: Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

To develop and evaluate a culturally appropriate childhood obesity prevention program targeting primary care-givers of third grade students. The cognitive-behavioral lifestyle intervention consisted of eight, 90-minute sessions at the elementary schools.

Primary outcome: body mass index of third graders and their primary care-givers Primary objective: To engage primary care-givers of third grand children in identifying and creating health promoting culturally appropriate environments for young children.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The sessions include information about energy balance, portion control, appropriate amounts and types of physical activity, physical inactivity, nutrition and self-esteem. The influence of the primary care-giver on the children's physical activity and nutritional behaviors may lead to greater or lesser rates of obesity in childhood and eventually lead to adult obesity. Therefore, the intention of this intervention is to educate primary care-givers so as to effect change (in a positive way) in the children they care for. Assessment on steps taken, BMI, percent body fat, diet, self reported physical activity and diet will be used to evaluate the impact of the sessions.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

900

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Northern Mariana Islands
      • Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, 96950
        • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Currently having a third grader attending public school

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Body Mass Index
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
steps
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Percent body fat
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Basal metabolic rate
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Diet information (child and primary care-giver)
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Physical Activity and Inactivity information (child and primary care-giver)
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Self esteem measures
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years
Knowledge and attitudes
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Western Michigan University

Collaborators

Hillblom Foundation
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands Public School System

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mozhdeh B Bruss, PhD, Western Michigan University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 28, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 28, 2008

First Posted (Estimated)

March 7, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 6, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 5, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 04-06-14

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