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Can a phone app help latino kids eat better?

NCT ID NCT06266468

Prevention Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing Nutricity, a bilingual mobile website with text messaging, to see if it can improve diet quality in Latino children aged 1 to 5. The program is designed for use in pediatric clinics and aims to help parents make healthier food choices. This pilot study will compare families who use Nutricity with those on a waitlist, measuring changes in children's eating habits after three months. The goal is to see if the program is both effective and practical for clinic settings.

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Active substance
Nutricity, a bilingual mobile website with automated text messaging
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, scalable way for pediatric clinics to help Latino families improve their children's eating habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not hold up in larger groups. The program depends on families having internet access and staying engaged, which may limit its reach.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

162 people

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Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age (of parent) \> 18 years; * Parent or guardian of a child between 1-5 years old; * Hispanic/Latino; * English or Spanish speaking; * Primary food decision-maker for the home; * Internet connectivity at home (smart phone is adequate); * Owns a device for accessing internet at home. Exclusion Criteria: * Overt cognitive or psychiatric illness; * Visual impairments that preclude viewing educational materials and using a tablet/device; * Child illness requiring a highly restrictive diet, such as type 1 diabetes, renal disease, celiac disease, etc.; * Another parent/guardian-child dyad in the household is enrolled in the study

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  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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