Primary Prevention of Obesity in American Indian Youth in Rural Tribal Schools (NCT06864468)
A School-Based Partnership With Rural Tribal Schools for the Primary Prevention of Obesity Among American Indian Youth (P2)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn if a culturally relevant health promotion curricula prevents obesity among 4th graders in rural tribal schools. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Does the health promotion curricula intervention increase diet and physical activity behaviors in 4th grade students? Researchers will compare 4th grade classes who will receive intervention at two intervention schools to 4th grades at two comparison schools who will not receive the intervention. All participants will have their skin carotenoids assessed using Veggie Meter, complete 24-hour diet recall via telephone, height and weight measured, body composition, answer two surveys about perceptions of their school environment practices and diet patterns at school, wear accelerometers for 7 days
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona
Age range: 8 Years to 10 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Health promotion curricula (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (928) 523-5437
Email: regina.eddie@nau.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.