Can teaching parents better feeding habits prevent baby obesity?
NCT ID NCT04177472
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a program that helps mothers and caregivers feed their babies in a more responsive way can prevent childhood obesity. About 165 mothers and their 4-5 month old babies will take part. The program focuses on improving diet quality and feeding behaviors to support healthy weight gain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 165 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2019
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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0 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers with babies aged 4 to 5 months * Other caregivers assisting the mother with the baby. * Babies aged 4 to 5 months Exclusion Criteria: * Babies with metabolic or feeding issues. * Mothers younger than 16 years of age.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dell Pediatric Research Institute
Austin, Texas, 78723, United States
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Sarah M. & Charles E. Seay Building
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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