Family COMIDA (Consumo de Opciones Más Ideales De Alimentos) (Eating More Ideal Food Options)
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective family-centered intervention (FCI) for weight loss and obesity prevention in Hispanic families. FCI is a type of program that involves family (such as parents and caregivers) supporting their children to promote healthy habits.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age >= 18 years (per self-report)
Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino (per self-report)
Seeking, or has used, services at the VDS or MHU (per self-report)
Is the parent or primary caregiver for at least one child aged 8-12 living in their household (per self-report)
Disqualifiers
Is pregnant or might be pregnant (per self-report)
Presence of a chronic disease such as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, etc. (individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus may still participate) that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
Has dietary restrictions, i.e. liquid diet, that may affect diet and study participation (per self-report)
Has a household member who has already participated or agreed to participate in this study program (per self-report)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Parent Weekly Individual Telephone Support
- Child Education
- Parent Initial Counseling
- Parent Monthly Group Support
Treatment groups
1,319 Participants
are divided into 8 treatment groups8
Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov