๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-24

Efficacy Trial Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanic Fathers and Children (NCT05334420)

Efficacy Trial of a Program for Weight Loss for Hispanic Fathers and Increased Physical Activity for Their Children: Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Hispanic men and children experience health disparities for overweight and obesity-related medical conditions, and therefore family level obesity prevention programs for Hispanic populations are needed. 'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' is the first program to primarily target fathers for obesity prevention for themselves and their children, with significant and clinically relevant treatment effects. This is an efficacy trial to assess a culturally adapted 'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' for Hispanic families.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Baylor College of Medicine โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 5 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Healthy Dads Healthy Kids (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard of care control (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Baylor College of Medicine โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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