Active, not recruitingNot applicableInterventional
What this study is about
Hispanic men and children experience health disparities for overweight and obesity-related medical conditions, and therefore family level obesity prevention programs for Hispanic populations are needed. 'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' is the first program to primarily target fathers for obesity prevention for themselves and their children, with significant and clinically relevant treatment effects. This is an efficacy trial to assess a culturally adapted 'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' for Hispanic families.
A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.
Basic eligibility
Age5 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Healthy volunteersAccepted
ConditionObesity, Obesity, Childhood, Physical Activity, Dietary Intake
Full registry criteria
FATHER * Father or significant male role model (e.g. step father, grandfather, uncle, or older brother) of a child 5-11 years old * Age 18-65 year old * Living in Greater Houston Area * Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino * Able to read and write in Spanish or English * BMI \>/=25 - 40 * Pass the 2015 American College of Sports Medicine's exercise participation health screener CHILD • 5-11 year old child and up to three siblings, whose father/significant male role model is participating MOTHER (If available) 1) Significant female role model such as biological mother, step mother, foster mother, grandmother, aunt or older sister; or other co-parent/partner to participating children Exclusion Criteria: FATHER * Known diagnosis of diabetes without medical clearance from health care provider; * Known diagnosis of cardio-vascular disease (cardiac arrhythmia, h/o myocardial infarction, heart valve disease, heat failure, heart transplantation, congenital heart disease, h/o heat surgery, coronary angioplasty, or stroke) * Currently, or in the past 6 months, in a weight management program * Currently, or in the past 6 months, taking medicine that can affect weight or might be affected by weight loss * Any other disease or condition affecting their ability to participate in physical activities/exercise (e.g., physical disability, severe asthma) * Any other disease or condition affecting their ability to participate in group classroom activities including cognitive impairment (e.g., Down's syndrome, Fragile X), or psychiatric functioning (e.g. schizophrenia) * Plans of moving away from Harris County in the next year * Not passing the 2015 American College of Sports Medicine's exercise participation health screener AND NOT provide a medical clearance from a licensed medical provider (MD, NNP, PA) * Unwilling to wear accelerometer for a 7 day study period at the three assessment points. * BMI less than 25 or greater than 40. * HbgA1C equal or greater than 6.5% at baseline data collection without medical clearance from health care provider. * Has previously participated in studies on the Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' for US Hispanics * History of myocarditis from COVID infection or vaccine CHILD * Not within the 5-11 year old child age range * Known diagnosis of diabetes * Known diagnosis of cardio-vascular disease (cardiac arrhythmia, h/o myocardial infarction, heart valve disease, heat failure, heart transplantation, congenital heart disease, h/o heat surgery or coronary angioplasty) * Inability to participate in regular physical education classes in school due to health or physical condition (e.g. physical disability, severe asthma) * Any disease or condition affecting their ability to participate in group classroom activities including cognitive impairment (e.g. Down's syndrome, Fragile X), or developmental problems (e.g. autism spectrum disorder) * Any Known diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g. anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, etc.) MOTHER * No father figure to her children enrolled in the study
Treatments and study arms
Healthy Dads Healthy Kids
Behavioral
Group based lifestyle behavioral intervention for weight loss for fathers and increased physical activity for their child. The program meets weekly 90-minute sessions over 10 weeks. Mothers/partners are invited to one session (Week 4). Each meeting consisted of a brief review session with Dads and Kids together (15 minutes), separate break-out discussion for Dads (Dad's Club) and Kids (Kid's Club) (30 minutes); and a joint physical activity component for Dads and Kids (Sports Club) (45 minutes). Each week covers different topics for fathers and a corresponding session for kids. The program encourages fathers to be healthy, positive role models for their children, and teaching fathers weight loss strategies, authoritative parenting strategies and to encourage healthy behaviors in their kids. Fathers and kids are encouraged to eat healthy, reduce their screen time and be more active. If the COVID pandemic prevents in-person meetings, the program will be delivered virtually.
Standard of care control
Other
Families will receive handouts on healthy eating, physical activity and screen media use to promote healthy weight status. Fathers will attend one group session with a focus on dietary changes and increased physical activity to promote healthy weight loss.
