Can gardening and healthy habits curb obesity in rural toddlers?
NCT ID NCT06831097
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests three home-based programs—healthy eating, physical activity, and gardening—designed to prevent obesity in Hispanic children aged 3 to 4 living in rural West Texas. Over 24 months, researchers will measure changes in body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, and body fat, along with improvements in diet and activity levels. The goal is to find practical ways to reduce obesity risk in a community facing significant health disparities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Comidas Para Salud (Food for Health), Pasos Para Salud (Steps for Health), Jardines Para Salud (Gardens for Health)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these programs could offer a practical way to reduce obesity rates and improve long-term health in young children at high risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study in a specific rural population, so results may not apply broadly. Success depends on family engagement and long-term adherence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States
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