Baby steps to health: new program teaches parents to prevent obesity from infancy
NCT ID NCT06719102
First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two parenting programs for families with newborns. One program (MAGIC-FEED) coaches parents on recognizing hunger cues and healthy feeding. The other (MAGIC-SAFE) provides safety tips like safe sleep and car seats. Researchers will compare the babies' growth and eating habits to see if the feeding program helps prevent obesity. The study involves 266 families in the Austin area.
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Dell Pediatric Research Institute
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78723, United States
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Sarah M. & Charles E. Seay Building
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (responsive feeding coaching and safety education)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable program to prevent childhood obesity from infancy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage efficacy trial with a moderate sample size. Results may not generalize beyond the Austin area, and behavioral interventions can have variable success.
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