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Storytime as medicine: could videos and group talks curb toddler obesity?

NCT ID NCT05994924

Prevention Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether storytelling videos and group discussions can help parents of 2- to 4-year-olds adopt responsive feeding practices—like recognizing when a child is full—to prevent obesity. Researchers will compare three approaches: a simple handout, online videos, and in-person group sessions. The goal is to see which method parents find most useful and acceptable, not yet to measure weight outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
storytelling videos and group discussions
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to help parents foster healthy eating habits in toddlers, potentially reducing childhood obesity risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may not change eating behaviors or prevent obesity in larger, more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of 2-4 year old child * Is at least 18 years old * Participant can read and write English * The participant's child has no medical conditions that affect development, feeding, or growth Exclusion Criteria: * Participant is not a parent of a 2-4 year old child * Parent is less than 18 years old * Parent can not read and write English * Participant's child has a medical condition that affects development, feeding, or growth * Family/household member participating in study

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Conditions

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Obesity Pediatric Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity, childhood

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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