N/A
Completed N=228
New Ulm at HOME (Healthy Offerings Via the Mealtime Environment), NU-HOME
Obesity, Childhood · Physical Activity · Food Intake · Rural Health
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02973815 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
228
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Child Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score — 0.69; 1.03 z-score — p=0.342
Summary
The goal of the proposed project is to see if an innovative family-based intervention can reduce childhood obesity by actively engaging the whole family in promoting healthy behaviors in the home. In addition, the project will also examine how the NU-HOME family intervention influences children's dietary intake, availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in the home and served at meals and snacks, physical activity as a family, and child screen time (TV, game systems). The study will build upon a similar project conducted in an urban area and translate the lessons learned and adapt the program for a rural community.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Child Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score |
0.69; 1.03 | 0.342 |
| SECONDARY Change in Home Availability of Fruits |
1.87; 0.57 | 0.09 |
| SECONDARY Change in Home Availability of Vegetables |
0.52; -0.76 | 0.047 sig |
| SECONDARY Change in the Quality of Food and Beverages Served at Family Meals |
0.18; -0.19 | 0.019 sig |
| SECONDARY Change in Dietary Intake of Vegetables |
-0.27; -0.01 | 0.218 |
| SECONDARY Change in Child Dietary Intake of Fruit |
0.28; -0.02 | 0.066 |
| SECONDARY Change in Minutes of Child Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity |
-1.06; -1.21 | 0.28 |
| SECONDARY Change in Child Screen Time Use |
-0.19; -0.20 | 0.928 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- child between the ages of 7-10 who lives with the target adult at least 50% of the time
- parent/guardian must be the primary-meal preparing parent/guardian
Exclusion Criteria
- planning to move out of the area in the next 6 months
- medical condition that would prevent family from participating in group sessions
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02973815). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.