NOURISH-T+: A Randomized Control Trial Targeting Parents in Promoting Healthy Eating and Exercise Behaviors in Pediatric Cancer Survivors With Overweight/Obesity
Pediatric cancer survivors are at an increased risk of excessive weight gain and reduced exercise behaviors with the potential for this risk to worsen over time. With over 80% of pediatric cancer patients living to adulthood, many pediatric cancer survivors experience long-term health consequences such as heart disease - the leading cause of death in this population. The purpose of this clinical research study is to teach parents/caregivers skills that will help prevent and reduce the problems of obesity in childhood cancer survivors. In this study, parents have the opportunity to participate in one of two web-based groups in which parents in either group will learn valuable information to improve the health of their child and of themselves.
‣ Eligible Pediatric Cancer Survivors must be:
⁃ 5-14 years of age at enrollment;
⁃ Off active treatment for at least 6 months;
⁃ At or above the 85th BMI %ile;
⁃ Able to complete assessments with the help of clinic staff and the USF research team;
⁃ Residing with the participating parent;
⁃ Able to engage in PA tailored to current medical status;
⁃ NOT taking medications that affect body weight (e.g., steroids) within 6 months of enrollment, and
⁃ In remission -- PCS who experience a relapse of cancer during the intervention will be excused from further involvement.
⁃ Must be English- or Spanish-speaking
‣ Participating Parents must:
• Be either biological or adoptive and/or step mothers or fathers and must be permanent legal guardians of the PCS
• Be at least 18 years old
• Identifies as the main meal preparer at home
• Must be English- or Spanish-speaking