THRIVE 2.0: A randomized-controlled trial of an obesity prevention intervention designed for infants in pediatric primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unprecedented rates of overweight and obesity are seen in childhood with evidence suggesting that infancy may be a critical period for the development of this elevated-weight trajectory. The impact of rapid growth in infancy on later obesity may differ by social stratification factors such as race/ethnicity and family income and be mediated by infant feeding and sleeping practices. This paper outlines the protocol for the Teaching Healthy Responsive Parenting during Infancy to promote Vital growth and rEgulation (THRIVE 2.0) intervention.

Methods/design

This Phase 2b pilot randomized controlled trial will determine the feasibility, acceptability, satisfaction, and preliminary efficacy of the THRIVE 2.0 intervention compared with primary care treatment as usual (co

SUBMITTER: Rybak TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12056384 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature