Can a 4-Week online course help parents raise healthier kids?
NCT ID NCT07458009
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 4-week online program can help parents better support healthy behaviors in their preschool children (ages 3-6). The program covers physical activity, reducing screen time, handwashing, and cutting down sugary drinks. Researchers will compare parents who get the program right away to those on a waitlist, using questionnaires to measure changes in parental support and child behaviors.
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Department of Psychology, Sun Yat-Sen University
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What this could mean
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Active substance
4-week online behavioral intervention for parents
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a simple, scalable way for parents to encourage healthier habits in young children, potentially reducing future health risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, and results rely on parent reports, which may be biased. The program may not lead to lasting changes.
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