Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- The baby must be a single birth (not a twin or multiple) and be between 3 and 9 weeks old.
- The baby must have been born at full term (at or after 37 weeks of pregnancy).
- The mother must be at least 18 years old.
- Any other caregiver involved must also be at least 18 years old.
- The baby must be living with the mother.
- The family must live in the Austin, Texas area and plan to stay there for the next two years.
- The mother or other caregiver must speak English or Spanish (speaking another language as well is fine).
- The mother must be the one identified as the primary caregiver.
Who may not be able to join:
- Babies who were born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy).
- Babies who have a major physical disability or medical condition that affects how they feed or grow.
- Babies who spent more than 7 days in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after birth.
- Twins, triplets, or other babies born as part of a multiple birth.
- Mothers or other caregivers who are under 18 years old.
- Mothers who do not agree to be video recorded with their baby as part of the study.
- Families who do not speak any English or Spanish at all.
- Families who do not plan to stay in the Austin area for the next two years.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Widen, PhD, RD, UT Austin
Phone: 512-471-0941
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Infant Body Mass Index Z-score (BMIZ) at 13 and 24 months; Infant dietary quality index; Infant self-regulation during feeding; Eating self-regulation
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.