NCT02037490

Grow2Gether Pilot Study

Grow2Gether: Pilot Trial of a Peer-Based Social Media Intervention to Promote Healthy Growth During Infancy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 172 (actual)
• Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This is a randomized controlled pilot trial of a peer-based, social media intervention to prevent obesity in infants.

Detailed description

This novel intervention, delivered to mothers primarily through private Facebook groups, will promote behavior change through peer and self-modeling photo/video activities. In this study, investigators will implement the intervention with small peer groups of 6-12 mothers, beginning during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore its impact on outcomes, particularly behaviors associated with healthy growth.

Conditions

• Childhood Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Grow2Gether	Participants in this intervention will: Participate in Facebook group of 6-12 peers for about 8 months, led by a professional group mentor. Complete an intervention video activity approximately weekly: 1. View educational videos addressing topics related to healthy infant growth 2. Create photos/videos modeling healthy behaviors and post them to the group 3. Provide and receive feedback on posts 4. Be encouraged to share information with key caregivers of their child Attend group party soon after enrollment, to meet peers and group leader in person.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-03-01
• Primary completion: 2015-10-01
• Completion: 2015-10-01
• First posted: 2014-01-16
• Last updated: 2016-07-06

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States