HomeGrown is an online program designed specifically to help families of young children with Down syndrome improve nutrition and physical activity practices at home.
Who can participate?
- Children 2 to 6 years old with Down syndrome who are not reliant on a feeding tube
- Caregivers ages 18 and older who speak English
Who cannot participate?
- Individuals without access to a computer
- Non-English speaking caregivers
Where does this study take place?
Virtual
What activities are involved in this study?
Participants will be randomized to either the HomeGrown intervention program or a control group. The control group will have a 6-month delayed start for the program.
Intervention group activities:
- Monthly check-in calls with a health coach and other families
- Self-reflection, goal setting and education on an interactive website with helpful videos and resources
- Having your child wear an activity counter/pedometer
- Dietary recalls
Intervention and control group activities:
- Baseline and follow-up surveys
What is the expected time commitment of this study?
6 months
What languages does this study support?
English
Is compensation provided?
Yes
To learn more about the HomeGrown Online Program Study, visit the research study page or contact the research team at go.homegrown@unc.edu.
IRB # 25-2418