The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overweight, Obesity

In brief

The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00993434

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

95

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-02

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children with a BMI greater than or equal to 85% along with a parent.
• All subjects must speak English.

You may not qualify if…

• Genetic conditions associated with overweight.
• Endocrine conditions associated with overweight.
• Chronic steroid therapy.
• Current enrollment in a professional weight management program.

Where it is running

• GHC Capitol Pediatric Clinic — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• UW Health East Towne Pediatrics — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• UW Health West Towne Pediatrics — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• UW Health Park Street Pediatrics — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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