Parenting Intervention and Metabolic Syndrome

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

391 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2001-08-27

Study Completion Date

2015-12-30

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to test the effect of a parenting intervention on metabolic syndrome in African American youth. The investigators hypothesized that a parenting intervention would produce reductions in metabolic syndrome, particularly for those families that started out high in difficulties with parenting.

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Detailed Description

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In this study, the investigators conducted a parenting intervention (Strong African American Families, or SAAF). Families (mothers with their 11 year old child) were randomized to either the parenting intervention or to a control group. Those in the intervention group received 7 group sessions with the parent and child aimed at promoting better family relationships. Those in the control group received 3 mailings about child development and stress management. At age 25, youth were assessed on metabolic syndrome. The investigators hypothesized that the parenting intervention would produce reductions in metabolic syndrome relative to the control group, particularly for those families that started out high in difficulties with parenting.

Conditions

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Metabolic Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The intervention involved 7 parenting sessions with mothers and their children that taught nurturant parenting techniques, effective communication skills, and about the importance of developing and following household rules.

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

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