ObesityNCT03075085
Developing and Testing Implementation Strategies for Evidence-Based Obesity Prevention in Childcare
A study testing WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating) in people with Obesity, run by University of Arkansas at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Investigators will pilot test the impact of an enhanced implementation strategy on implementation and child health outcomes using continuous formative evaluation. Investigators will test the hypothesis that better fidelity to the implementation strategy (WISE) is positively related to child outcomes (e.g., child fruit… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity
- What is being tested?
- WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 26 Jan 2018to 15 Mar 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Early childhood educators from our partnering Head Start agency
Who cannot join
- Secondary Outcome Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 3-5 years old in our partnering Head Start agency
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
About this study
Investigators will pilot test the impact of an enhanced implementation strategy on implementation and child health outcomes using continuous formative evaluation. Investigators will test the hypothesis that better fidelity to the implementation strategy (WISE) is positively related to child outcomes (e.g., child fruit and vegetable intake, BMI).
Read the detailed description
Investigators will determine whether the enhanced strategy is feasible, acceptable, and demonstrates improved implementation, fidelity, and sustainability using a Hybrid Type 3 implementation design. Investigators expect that the effectiveness of WISE on child outcomes will vary by the level of implementation fidelity, and a Hybrid 3 design allows for us to explore this hypothesis).
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Being tested
- WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)Behavioural
An enhanced implementation strategy for evidence-based obesity prevention in childcare
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Basic WISE strategy | Active comparator | These participants will be asked to implement the basic WISE strategy used in previous studies. Receives: Behavioral: WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating) |
| Enhanced WISE strategy | Experimental | These participants will be asked to implement the enhanced WISE strategy. Receives: Behavioral: WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
WISE Fidelity Scores for Use of Evidence-Based Obesity Practices
The WISE fidelity measure will be used across the school year. The WISE fidelity instrument is rated on a 1 to 4 scale with 4 representing the highest level of fidelity. Each core component is assessed with 2 items. Average fidelity scores above 3 are considered to reflect adequate fidelity on a component. That is, the 2 items on each fidelity component were averaged; an average of above 3 was considered as having achieved fidelity. We are reporting on the total number of classrooms that achieved fidelity in each condition at the spring (final assessment) for the evidence-based practices of WISE.
Measured: From Baseline Up to 8 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Mar 2017
- Study start26 Jan 2018
- Primary completion15 Dec 2019
- Study completion15 Mar 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (40)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Investigators will use a Type 3 Hybrid Design to test the effectiveness of the enhanced implementation strategy (i.e., facilitation) on uptake while also assessing impacts of the intervention on child outcomes. Investigators expect that the effectiveness of WISE on child outcomes will vary by the level of implementation fidelity, and a Hybrid 3 design allows for us to explore this hypothesis. RE-AIM provides an evaluation framework to assess key aspects of intervention programs implemented in real-word settings. Investigators will modify and use The Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment (ORCA) as developed for use with the i-PARiHS framework to assesses change commitment (e.g., We value this change) and change efficacy (e.g., We can keep the momentum going) both prior to and during implementation.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Arkansas
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Taren M Swindle, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Arkansas
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03075085
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 205335
- Other IDs
- K01DK110141-01
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2017
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Curran GM, Bauer M, Mittman B, Pyne JM, Stetler C. Effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs: combining elements of clinical effectiveness and implementation research to enhance public health impact. Med Care. 2012 Mar;50(3):217-26. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e3182408812.
PubMed 22310560Juonala M, Magnussen CG, Berenson GS, Venn A, Burns TL, Sabin MA, Srinivasan SR, Daniels SR, Davis PH, Chen W, Sun C, Cheung M, Viikari JS, Dwyer T, Raitakari OT. Childhood adiposity, adult adiposity, and cardiovascular risk factors. N Engl J Med. 2011 Nov 17;365(20):1876-85. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1010112.
PubMed 22087679Pulgaron ER. Childhood obesity: a review of increased risk for physical and psychological comorbidities. Clin Ther. 2013 Jan;35(1):A18-32. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2012.12.014.
PubMed 23328273Kalarchian MA, Marcus MD. Psychiatric comorbidity of childhood obesity. Int Rev Psychiatry. 2012 Jun;24(3):241-6. doi: 10.3109/09540261.2012.678818.
PubMed 22724645Gross RS, Mendelsohn AL, Fierman AH, Hauser NR, Messito MJ. Maternal infant feeding behaviors and disparities in early child obesity. Child Obes. 2014 Apr;10(2):145-52. doi: 10.1089/chi.2013.0140. Epub 2014 Mar 25.
PubMed 24665873Johnson SL, Bellows L, Beckstrom L, Anderson J. Evaluation of a social marketing campaign targeting preschool children. Am J Health Behav. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):44-55. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.1.44.
PubMed 17181461Mennella JA. Ontogeny of taste preferences: basic biology and implications for health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Mar;99(3):704S-11S. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.067694. Epub 2014 Jan 22.
PubMed 24452237Larson N, Ward DS, Neelon SB, Story M. What role can child-care settings play in obesity prevention? A review of the evidence and call for research efforts. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011 Sep;111(9):1343-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.06.007.
PubMed 21872698Freedman MR, Alvarez KP. Early childhood feeding: assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices of multi-ethnic child-care providers. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Mar;110(3):447-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.11.018.
PubMed 20184996Benjamin SE, Cradock A, Walker EM, Slining M, Gillman MW. Obesity prevention in child care: a review of U.S. state regulations. BMC Public Health. 2008 May 30;8:188. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-188.
PubMed 18513424Sigman-Grant M, Christiansen E, Fernandez G, Fletcher J, Johnson SL, Branen L, Price BA. Child care provider training and a supportive feeding environment in child care settings in 4 states, 2003. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Sep;8(5):A113. Epub 2011 Aug 15.
PubMed 21843416Proctor E, Silmere H, Raghavan R, Hovmand P, Aarons G, Bunger A, Griffey R, Hensley M. Outcomes for implementation research: conceptual distinctions, measurement challenges, and research agenda. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2011 Mar;38(2):65-76. doi: 10.1007/s10488-010-0319-7.
PubMed 20957426Woolf SH, Johnson RE. The break-even point: when medical advances are less important than improving the fidelity with which they are delivered. Ann Fam Med. 2005 Nov-Dec;3(6):545-52. doi: 10.1370/afm.406.
PubMed 16338919Glasgow RE. What types of evidence are most needed to advance behavioral medicine? Ann Behav Med. 2008 Feb;35(1):19-25. doi: 10.1007/s12160-007-9008-5. Epub 2008 Feb 12.
PubMed 18347901Clarke AM, Bunting B, Barry MM. Evaluating the implementation of a school-based emotional well-being programme: a cluster randomized controlled trial of Zippy's Friends for children in disadvantaged primary schools. Health Educ Res. 2014 Oct;29(5):786-98. doi: 10.1093/her/cyu047. Epub 2014 Aug 11.
PubMed 25113283
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Developing and Testing Implementation Strategies for Evidence-Based Obesity Prevention in Childcare
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03075085
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 205335
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ArkansasUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Study start
- 26 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Mar 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 5 Sep 2021
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Investigators will pilot test the impact of an enhanced implementation strategy on implementation and child health outcomes using continuous formative evaluation. Investigators will test the hypothesis that better fidelity to the implementation strategy (WISE) is positively related to child outcomes (e.g., child fruit and vegetable intake, BMI).
Detailed description
Investigators will determine whether the enhanced strategy is feasible, acceptable, and demonstrates improved implementation, fidelity, and sustainability using a Hybrid Type 3 implementation design. Investigators expect that the effectiveness of WISE on child outcomes will vary by the level of implementation fidelity, and a Hybrid 3 design allows for us to explore this hypothesis).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Investigators will use a Type 3 Hybrid Design to test the effectiveness of the enhanced implementation strategy (i.e., facilitation) on uptake while also assessing impacts of the intervention on child outcomes. Investigators expect that the effectiveness of WISE on child outcomes will vary by the level of implementation fidelity, and a Hybrid 3 design allows for us to explore this hypothesis. RE-AIM provides an evaluation framework to assess key aspects of intervention programs implemented in real-word settings. Investigators will modify and use The Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment (ORCA) as developed for use with the i-PARiHS framework to assesses change commitment (e.g., We value this change) and change efficacy (e.g., We can keep the momentum going) both prior to and during implementation.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Basic WISE strategy | Active comparator | Behavioral: WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)These participants will be asked to implement the basic WISE strategy used in previous studies. |
| Enhanced WISE strategy | Experimental | Behavioral: WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)These participants will be asked to implement the enhanced WISE strategy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Early childhood educators from our partnering Head Start agency
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Secondary Outcome Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 3-5 years old in our partnering Head Start agency
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating)An enhanced implementation strategy for evidence-based obesity prevention in childcare | Behavioural | Basic WISE strategy, Enhanced WISE strategy |
Primary outcome
WISE Fidelity Scores for Use of Evidence-Based Obesity Practices
Time frame: From Baseline Up to 8 months
The WISE fidelity measure will be used across the school year. The WISE fidelity instrument is rated on a 1 to 4 scale with 4 representing the highest level of fidelity. Each core component is assessed with 2 items. Average fidelity scores above 3 are considered to reflect adequate fidelity on a component. That is, the 2 items on each fidelity component were averaged; an average of above 3 was considered as having achieved fidelity. We are reporting on the total number of classrooms that achieved fidelity in each condition at the spring (final assessment) for the evidence-based practices of WISE.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Oct 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 22310560Curran GM, Bauer M, Mittman B, Pyne JM, Stetler C. Effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs: combining elements of clinical effectiveness and implementation research to enhance public health impact. Med Care. 2012 Mar;50(3):217-26. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e3182408812.
- Background: PubMed 22087679Juonala M, Magnussen CG, Berenson GS, Venn A, Burns TL, Sabin MA, Srinivasan SR, Daniels SR, Davis PH, Chen W, Sun C, Cheung M, Viikari JS, Dwyer T, Raitakari OT. Childhood adiposity, adult adiposity, and cardiovascular risk factors. N Engl J Med. 2011 Nov 17;365(20):1876-85. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1010112.
- Background: PubMed 23328273Pulgaron ER. Childhood obesity: a review of increased risk for physical and psychological comorbidities. Clin Ther. 2013 Jan;35(1):A18-32. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2012.12.014.
- Background: PubMed 22724645Kalarchian MA, Marcus MD. Psychiatric comorbidity of childhood obesity. Int Rev Psychiatry. 2012 Jun;24(3):241-6. doi: 10.3109/09540261.2012.678818.
- Background: PubMed 24665873Gross RS, Mendelsohn AL, Fierman AH, Hauser NR, Messito MJ. Maternal infant feeding behaviors and disparities in early child obesity. Child Obes. 2014 Apr;10(2):145-52. doi: 10.1089/chi.2013.0140. Epub 2014 Mar 25.
- Background: PubMed 17181461Johnson SL, Bellows L, Beckstrom L, Anderson J. Evaluation of a social marketing campaign targeting preschool children. Am J Health Behav. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):44-55. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.1.44.
- Background: PubMed 24452237Mennella JA. Ontogeny of taste preferences: basic biology and implications for health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Mar;99(3):704S-11S. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.067694. Epub 2014 Jan 22.
- Background: PubMed 21872698Larson N, Ward DS, Neelon SB, Story M. What role can child-care settings play in obesity prevention? A review of the evidence and call for research efforts. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011 Sep;111(9):1343-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.06.007.
- Background: PubMed 20184996Freedman MR, Alvarez KP. Early childhood feeding: assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices of multi-ethnic child-care providers. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Mar;110(3):447-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.11.018.
- Background: PubMed 18513424Benjamin SE, Cradock A, Walker EM, Slining M, Gillman MW. Obesity prevention in child care: a review of U.S. state regulations. BMC Public Health. 2008 May 30;8:188. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-188.
- Background: PubMed 21843416Sigman-Grant M, Christiansen E, Fernandez G, Fletcher J, Johnson SL, Branen L, Price BA. Child care provider training and a supportive feeding environment in child care settings in 4 states, 2003. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Sep;8(5):A113. Epub 2011 Aug 15.
- Background: PubMed 20957426Proctor E, Silmere H, Raghavan R, Hovmand P, Aarons G, Bunger A, Griffey R, Hensley M. Outcomes for implementation research: conceptual distinctions, measurement challenges, and research agenda. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2011 Mar;38(2):65-76. doi: 10.1007/s10488-010-0319-7.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Taren M Swindle, PhD principal investigator
University of Arkansas
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing WISE (We Inspire Smart Eating) in people with Obesity, run by University of Arkansas at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Sep 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
WISE Fidelity Scores for Use of Evidence-Based Obesity Practices (time frame: From Baseline Up to 8 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03075085, which also lists 40 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Oct 2026.