Integrating Food Rx With Best Feeding Practices With EFNEP
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interventional
375
1 country
1
Brief Summary
To assess feasibility and acceptability of of integrating Food Rx and Best Feeding Practices with EFNEP participants via a pilot study.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Jan 2024
Longer than P75 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 13, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 31, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 15, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 31, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 31, 2027
June 2, 2026
June 1, 2026
3.2 years
April 13, 2023
June 1, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in feeding practices at 3-months will be assessed using the Food Parenting Inventory
Feeding practices will be assessed using the Food Parenting Inventory
baseline and post-intervention at 3-months
Study Arms (3)
Nutrition Education only
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe nutrition education group sites will receive the existing nutrition education curriculum delivered by the Houston Food Bank.
Nutrition Education + Feeding Practices
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe intervention site staff will implement the nutrition education-FFYF feeding curriculum in classes using standardized implementation protocols.
Nutrition Education + Feeding Practices + Food Rx
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe intervention site staff will implement the nutrition education-FFYF feeding curriculum-Food Rx in classes using standardized implementation protocols.
Interventions
125 participants will be recruited for this arms. All program materials will be available in English and Spanish. Study participation will be maintained via weekly phone calls/text messaging by the study staff. The intervention content will be delivered by the Houston Food Bank (HFB) over an 8-week period.
125 participants will be recruited for this arm. All program materials will be available in English and Spanish. Study participation will be maintained via weekly phone calls/text messaging by the study staff. The nutrition education content will be delivered by the HFB over an 8-week period. Additionally, participants will receive messages to visit the project website and watch the videos, participate in online activities, and engage in facilitated online discussions, in addition to nutrition education delivered by the HFB. Participants will also receive a 'Food Rx' card for bi-weekly redemption of \~30 lbs of fresh produce, plus whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy at a co-located HFB food pantry in addition to the nutrition education and feeding practices components. The prescription will be eligible for redemption every two weeks for up to 9 months, for a total of 18 redemptions.
125 participants will be recruited for this arm. All program materials will be available in English and Spanish. Study participation will be maintained via weekly phone calls/text messaging by the study staff. The nutrition education content will be delivered by the HFB over an 8-week period. Participants will also receive messages to visit the project website and watch the videos, participate in online activities, and engage in facilitated online discussions.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Living in Harris or Fort Bend counties
- being a parent of a child 4-8 years old
- ability to speak in English or Spanish
- have ready access to a telephone
- have access to the Internet with a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop computer
You may not qualify if:
- parents of children with disabilities and/or those on prescription medications that affect weight and/or appetite
- parents who are not able to complete self-report questionnaires
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Prairie View A&M Universitycollaborator
- University of Houstoncollaborator
- Baylor College of Medicinelead
Study Sites (1)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 13, 2023
First Posted
May 31, 2023
Study Start
January 15, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 31, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 31, 2027
Last Updated
June 2, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share