Study Summary
This trial is testing whether or not forming a physical activity habit in parents will lead to their children being more physically active over time.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
N/A
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 14 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline & 6 months
Baseline & 6 months
Change from baseline in children's physical activity to 6 months
Change from baseline in personal physical activity to six months (child PA)
Change from baseline in self-reported family based physical activity to six months
Baseline and 6 months
- Change from baseline in personal physical activity to 6 months (parent)
Change from baseline to 6 months in cue consistency (manipulation check)
baseline & 6 months
- Change from baseline in health-related quality of life at 6 months
baseline & 6 weeks
- Change from baseline in motivations (MPAC constructs) at 6 weeks
baseline and 3 months
- Change from baseline in motivations (MPAC constructs) at 3 months
Change from baseline in parent support of child's physical activity at 3 months
baseline and 6 months
- Change from baseline in family functioning at 6 months
- Change from baseline in motivations (MPAC constructs) at 6 months
Change from baseline in BMI at 6 months
Change from baseline in cardiovascular fitness at 6 months
Change from baseline in grip strength at 6 months (MSK fitness)
Change from baseline in height at 6 months
Change from baseline in parent support habits of child physical activity at 6 months (a)
Change from baseline in parent support of child's physical activity at 6 months
Change from baseline in plank test time at 6 months
Change from baseline in sit and reach flexibility at 6 months
Change from baseline in waist circumference at 6 months
Change from baseline in weight at 6 months
baseline and 6 weeks
Change from baseline in parent support of child's physical activity at 6 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.
Trial Design
3 Treatment Groups
Control
1 of 3
Family physical activity Planning
1 of 3
Family Physical Activity Habit Formation
1 of 3
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
240 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Family Physical Activity Habit Formation · No Placebo Group · N/A
Family physical activity Planning
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Family Physical Activity Planning · Intervention Types: BehavioralFamily Physical Activity Habit Formation
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Family Physical Activity Habit Formation · Intervention Types: BehavioralControlNoIntervention Group · 1 Intervention: Control · Intervention Types:
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: baseline & 6 months
Who is running the clinical trial?
King's College LondonOTHER
649 Previous Clinical Trials
25,727,268 Total Patients Enrolled
University of British ColumbiaOTHER
1,354 Previous Clinical Trials
1,564,619 Total Patients Enrolled
University of VictoriaLead Sponsor
52 Previous Clinical Trials
10,390 Total Patients Enrolled
Dalhousie UniversityOTHER
155 Previous Clinical Trials
339,865 Total Patients Enrolled
University of AlbertaOTHER
842 Previous Clinical Trials
386,850 Total Patients Enrolled
Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaOTHER
118 Previous Clinical Trials
70,530 Total Patients Enrolled
Ryan Rhodes, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Victoria
7 Previous Clinical Trials
912 Total Patients Enrolled
Benjamin Gardner, PhDStudy ChairKing's College London
1 Previous Clinical Trials
240 Total Patients Enrolled
Darren Warburton, PhDStudy ChairUniversity of British Columbia
5 Previous Clinical Trials
678 Total Patients Enrolled
Mark Beauchamp, PhDStudy ChairUniversity of British Columbia
4 Previous Clinical Trials
637 Total Patients Enrolled
Chris Blanshard, PhDStudy ChairDalhousie University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
148 Total Patients Enrolled
Valerie Carson, PhDStudy ChairUniversity of Alberta
4 Previous Clinical Trials
648 Total Patients Enrolled
Eligibility Criteria
Age 6 - 12 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:The child is not meeting the physical activity guidelines recommended by Canada.
You do not engage in physical activities with your family.
You are a parent of a child who is between 6 and 12 years old.