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Evaluation of a Multicomponent Early Intervention for Childhood Obesity Prevention in Vulnerable Families

RecruitingNAAges any - anyAllHelena Vall Roqué
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Childhood obesity is a public health concern. Evidence-based, multicomponent, parenting interventions targeting early childhood and adapted to families' socioeconomic context are needed to prevent childhood obesity. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an early intervention in primary care for the prevention of childhood obesity, targeting vulnerable families where the mother and/or the father has overweight or obesity. More specifically, the primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness the intervention to maintain a healthy weight in children aged 6 months to 3 years, measured by the BMI-for-age z-score at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months, compared to usual care. The study also aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, compared to usual care, for: promoting responsive feeding, improving dietary intake, improving parents' and children's physical a

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers and/or fathers aged 18 years or older. * Primary caregivers of a healthy child aged 6 months to 3 years, born at term (≥37 weeks of gestation). * At least one parent with overweight or obesity (as defined by BMI criteria). * Families in a situation of vulnerability, defined as meeting ≥1 of the following criteria: (1) Low educational level of at least one parent (≤ lower secondary education or equivalent); (2) Precarious employment situation during the past year, (3) Perceived financial difficulties during the past year; (4) Insecure or unstable housing conditions; (5) Single-parent family or prolonged absence of one of the primary caregivers; (6) Recent immigration (≤10 years) without a stable support network or with language barriers. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents of a child aged 6 months to 3 years with low birth weight (\<2500 g) * Parents of a child aged 6 months to 3 years from a multiple birth (e.g., twins, triplets) * Parents/caregivers of a child aged 6 months to 3 years with congenital conditions, chronic diseases, or severe disabilities that may affect feeding, growth, or participation in the study * Parents or caregivers with severe physical or mental health conditions that would limit their ability to participate in the intervention or assessments * Families planning to move out of the study area during the study period
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What it tests

  • Bambú program
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Where

4 sites
Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Burgos
Burgos, Spain
Fundación Avedis Donabedian Para la Mejora de la Calidad Asistencial
Barcelona, Spain
Atenció Primària de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Servicio Andaluz de Salud
Seville, Spain
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