H-PACE Program for Childhood Obesity

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byJason Mendoza, MD, MPH

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This clinical trial tests the effectiveness of a Healthy Parents and Children Enhancement (H-PACE) program for improving lifestyle behaviors among children. Proper nutrition and physical activity (PA) are essential parts of overall health. Together, they can decrease the risk of developing obesity as well as related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and several types of cancer. To address the prevalence of obesity and related diseases, programs focusing on increasing opportunities for active living and healthy eating are necessary. Multi-component school-based obesity prevention programs have demonstrated increases in PA and improvement in dietary habits; however, most afterschool programs are short term; evidence is needed to confirm long-term effects. Moreover, programs that involve parents have shown to be more successful in helping children choose healthier behaviors. Unfortunately, due to technological advancement, opportunities for children to be active in schools have become more limited in modern society. H-PACE program is based on the national childhood obesity prevention campaign designed to help families, schools, communities, and physicians to raise awareness of nutritional and PA daily guidelines. The H-PACE will encourage daily lifestyle behaviors (five or more servings of fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of PA, zero sugary drinks, ten hours of sleep) that impact childhood obesity. This trial is being done to determine whether participating in the H-PACE program may help improve lifestyle behaviors among children.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children struggling with obesity. It's designed to help them improve their eating habits and increase physical activity. To join, kids must be able to follow the program and have parental support. Children who can't commit to the lifestyle changes or have conditions that limit their participation are not eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18 and the parent or guardian of the child for the trial.

I can fluently speak English or Spanish.

My child is in 3rd-5th grade, aged 8-11, and attends the afterschool program.

Exclusion Criteria

My child is not in 3rd to 5th grade.

Children not attending the afterschool program at the selected elementary schools

I am the parent/guardian of a child eligible for the trial and I am under 18.

Participant Groups

The H-PACE program being tested aims to encourage healthy behaviors in children, like eating fruits and vegetables, reducing screen time, increasing physical activity, avoiding sugary drinks, and getting enough sleep. The effectiveness of this supportive care intervention will be measured using questionnaires and an accelerometer.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Prevention (H-PACE program)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

See Detailed Description.