๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-09

Randomized Trial of Healthy Family Foundations (NCT05630482)

Adaptation of an Evidence-based Family Program for Obesity Prevention in Health Care Context

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Penn State University

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

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether an adaptation of an evidence-based, couple-based preventive intervention at the transition to parenthood improves reduces obesity risk among infants and parents in military families via improved interparental support and coordination around health lifestyle behaviors and parenting. The main question it aims to answer is whether an adapted, innovative family-focused approach to obesity prevention can reduce rapid infant weight gain, new mothers' postpartum weight retention, and fathers' weight status. Participants randomized to the Healthy Family Foundations (HFF) intervention condition will participate in 10 online group classes (5 prenatal and 5 postnatal). Participants randomized to the control condition will receive standard of care and opportunities for education at their site. Researchers will compare the Healthy Family Foundations (HFF) intervention group with a Standard of Care control group to see if there are differences in weight, coparenting support, parent mental health and parent health behaviors.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Nellis Airforce Base โ€” Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Healthy Family Foundations (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard of Care (OTHER)

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

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

  • Nellis Airforce Base โ€” Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (814) 865-7375

Email: mxh14@psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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