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Behavioural Intervention

H-PACE Program for Childhood Obesity

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jason Mendoza, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Children in 3rd - 5th grade, 8-11 years of age, attending the afterschool program at the selected elementary schools
Must not have
Children who are not in 3rd - 5th grade
Parents/Guardians of the eligible child, who are younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to week 14
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a program called H-PACE that aims to help children improve their lifestyle behaviors by focusing on proper nutrition and physical activity. The program is designed to reduce the risk of obesity and related

Who is the study for?
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.
What is being tested?
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.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves lifestyle modifications rather than medication, there aren't typical side effects as seen with drugs. However, participants may experience difficulty adjusting to new routines or frustration if they struggle with meeting the program's guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My child is in 3rd-5th grade, aged 8-11, and attends the afterschool program.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My child is not in 3rd to 5th grade.
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I am the parent/guardian of a child eligible for the trial and I am under 18.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to week 14
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to week 14 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Percentage of children who attended more than 75% of program sessions (Feasibility)
Percentage of children who completed more than 80% of assessment activities (Feasibility)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Prevention (H-PACE program)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
See Detailed Description.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
571 Previous Clinical Trials
1,340,843 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,938 Previous Clinical Trials
41,023,052 Total Patients Enrolled
New Mexico State UniversityOTHER
9 Previous Clinical Trials
1,995 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason Mendoza, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorFred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
1 Previous Clinical Trials
100 Total Patients Enrolled
Dejan Magoc, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNew Mexico State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
~86 spots leftby Jul 2026