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Clinical Trial Summary

This is a randomized controlled pilot trial of a peer-based, social media intervention to prevent obesity in infants.


Clinical Trial Description

This novel intervention, delivered to mothers primarily through private Facebook groups, will promote behavior change through peer and self-modeling photo/video activities.

In this study, investigators will implement the intervention with small peer groups of 6-12 mothers, beginning during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore its impact on outcomes, particularly behaviors associated with healthy growth. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT02037490
Study type Interventional
Source Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Contact
Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date March 2014
Completion date October 2015

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