A Digital Intervention to Promote Preschool Nutrition and Activity: The eHEROs Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCornell University

About this trial

The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Know-How program, a 10-week digital intervention for families of young children promoting healthy eating and activity behaviors and environments.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participants must have a preschool-aged child (3-5 years) with no disabilities or conditions that impact typical eating and activity behaviors.

Adult participants must have access to a smartphone, reliable internet at home, and can make video calls.

Disqualifiers

Adults who do not have a child aged 3-5 or child has a disability/condition that impact typical eating and activity behaviors.

Technology access is limited.

Adults who read, write or speak a language other than English.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • KnowHow Program

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Cornell University

Lead sponsor

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Collaborator

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborator