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The Bennett Kids PowerUP Project
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The study proposes a randomized pilot and feasibility study of a lifestyle modification program to promote healthy diet and activity in rural-dwelling children to reduce Type 2 Diabetes risks. Intervention participants will receive 6 months of programming to include: * 16 activity packs; * 9 health coach sessions; * unlimited access to a resource toolbox. Control participants will receive 6 activity packs promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning and 6 check-in calls to support retention.
Official title: Pilot Study of a Home-based Program to Promote Healthy Diet and Activity in Rural-dwelling Children
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2024-03-01
Completion Date
2026-03-06
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Bennett Kids PowerUP Project
Information targeting dietary and activity behaviors while also identifying and addressing barriers to permanent lifestyle change. The foundation of the curriculum is the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Balance and its subsequent adaptations for non-Native adult, Native adult, and Native child populations.
Locations (1)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States