Trial reportPediatric obesity2018
A randomized controlled trial to prevent obesity among Latino paediatric patients.
Trial report in Pediatric obesity, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Childhood obesity interventions among Latinos residing in the US-Mexico border: a systematic review and meta-analysis of obesity outcomes.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review of recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities and migrants in obesity prevention randomised controlled trials.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of psychological interventions targeting overweight and obesity in school-aged children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2023Pooled it
- Interventions that prevent or reduce obesity in children from birth to five years of age: A systematic review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community · 2021Pooled it
- Assessing Cultural Competence and Cultural Responsiveness of Healthcare Services That Promote Early Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Scoping Review.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2025Article
- A Scoping Review of Tailoring in Pediatric Obesity Interventions.Childhood obesity (Print) · 2025Article
- School-Based Versus Family-Based Interventions for the Reversal and Prevention of Obesity Among Hispanic Youth: a Review of the Literature.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2024Review
- Evidence Base Update on Behavioral Treatments for Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents.Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 · 2023Review
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- Kids N Fitness Junior: Outcomes of an Evidence-Based Adapted Weight Management Program for Children Ages Three-Seven Years.Childhood obesity (Print) · 2022Article
- Entorno social y obesidad infantil: implicaciones para la investigación y la práctica en Estados Unidos y en los países latinoamericanos.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2021Article
- Culturally tailored interventions for ethnic minorities: A scoping review.Nursing open · 2021Article
- Family-Based Obesity Prevention Interventions among Hispanic Children and Families: A Scoping Review.Nutrients · 2021Article
- The social environment and childhood obesity: Implications for research and practice in the United States and countries in Latin America.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2021Article
- Examining Mexican-Heritage Mothers' Perceptions of Their Children's Weight: Comparison of Silhouette and Categorical Survey Methods.Childhood obesity (Print) · 2020Article
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Authors and funding
9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundObesity disproportionately affects Latino youth. Community clinics are an important resource, yet there is little evidence for the efficacy of clinic-based approaches in this population.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a clinic-based intervention to lower body mass index (BMI) and improve body composition among overweight Latino children.
methodsA randomized trial (2 group × 3 repeated measures) was conducted among 297 randomly sampled, overweight paediatric patients (5-10 years old) and their parents. The 12-month family-based culturally tailored behavioural intervention (Luces de Cambio) was based on the 'traffic light' concepts to address behaviour change and was delivered by clinic health educators and mid-level providers. The primary study outcome was child BMI (kg m
resultsThere were no significant intervention effects on child BMI (p > 0.05); however, intervention children showed significantly (p < 0.05) lower total and trunk per cent fat compared with the usual care condition.
conclusionsThe Luces intervention did not reduce child BMI, yet small but significant reductions were observed for child per cent body fat. Further research is needed to identify and reduce barriers to recruitment and participation among Latino families.
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