IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 2444: A Review of Registered Randomized Controlled Trials for the Prevention of Obesity in Infancy

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 2444: A Review of Registered Randomized Controlled Trials for the Prevention of Obesity in Infancy International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph18052444 Authors: Seema Mihrshahi Danielle Jawad Louise Richards Kylie E. Hunter Mahalakshmi Ekambareshwar Anna Lene Seidler Louise A. Baur Childhood overweight and obesity is a worldwide public health issue. Our objective was to describe planned, ongoing and completed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) designed for the prevention of obesity in early childhood. Two databases (World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, ClinicalTrials.gov) were searched to identify RCTs with the primary aim of preventing childhood obesity and at least one outcome related to child weight. Interventions needed to start in the first two years of childhood or earlier, continue for at least 6 months postnatally, include a component related to lifestyle or behaviours, and have a follow up time of at least 2 years. We identified 29 unique RCTs, implemented since 2008, with most being undertaken in high income countries. Interventions ranged from advice on diet, activity, sleep, emotion regulation, and parenting education through to individual home visits, clinic-based consultations, or group education sessions. Eleven trials published data on child weight-related outcomes to date, though most were not sufficiently powered to detect significant ef...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research