Family Physical Activity for Increasing Physical Activity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how forming exercise habits in parents can boost physical activity in their children. Researchers aim to determine if habit formation leads to more active children compared to education or planning activities alone. The trial includes different groups: one receives standard exercise guidelines, another adds planning tools, and a third focuses on habit formation. It is ideal for parents with children aged 6 to 12 who feel their family isn't active enough and whose child isn't meeting Canada’s physical activity guidelines. As an unphased trial, this study offers families a unique opportunity to actively participate in research that could enhance their lifestyle and well-being.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that these physical activity interventions are safe for families?
Research shows that planning physical activities as a family is generally safe and well-received. Studies indicate that when parents and children participate in these activities, they often feel more confident, happier, and closer as a family. No evidence suggests serious side effects from this approach.
Similarly, creating exercise habits is considered safe. Research suggests that building these habits can effectively increase physical activity without causing harm. Both methods aim to encourage regular movement and fit easily into family routines, making them safe options for most families.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about these approaches because they aim to boost physical activity in families through innovative behavior strategies. Unlike standard recommendations that just advise on daily activity levels, the Family Physical Activity Planning method encourages families to actively plan and set goals together, making exercise a shared, enjoyable experience. Meanwhile, the Family Physical Activity Habit Formation approach adds another layer by helping families develop consistent exercise habits through context-dependent repetition, making physical activity a seamless part of daily life. These strategies not only aim to increase activity levels but also foster long-term lifestyle changes, which could be more effective than simply following guidelines.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for increasing physical activity in children?
Research has shown that planning family activities can increase overall activity levels. In this trial, one group will concentrate on Family Physical Activity Planning, which involves creating structured exercise plans for the family. One study found that families who planned their exercise adhered to it more consistently. Another study found that when parents planned activities, their children became more active.
Another group in this trial will focus on Family Physical Activity Habit Formation, which emphasizes developing habits around regular physical activity. Research suggests that habit-building supports children's activity levels by integrating regular exercise into family routines. Overall, both planning and habit-building have shown promising results in encouraging families to be more active.13678Who Is on the Research Team?
Mark Beauchamp, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Ryan Rhodes, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Victoria
Chris Blanshard, PhD
Principal Investigator
Dalhousie University
Valerie Carson, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Benjamin Gardner, PhD
Principal Investigator
King's College London
Darren Warburton, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for families with children aged 6-12 who aren't active enough according to Canada's guidelines. Parents should report low family physical activity levels but must be safe to exercise as determined by the PAR-Q.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants engage in physical activity habit formation, planning, or control conditions to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity over six months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, health-related fitness, and quality of life
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Family Physical Activity Habit Formation
- Family Physical Activity Planning
Trial Overview
The study tests if helping parents form a habit of being physically active can make their kids more active too. It compares three groups: one gets habit formation guidance, another gets education, and the last gets both education and planning help.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Behavoural: Family Physical Activity Planning. The physical activity planning intervention condition will receive the same guidelines as the standard education control group but will also be provided with family physical activity planning material. This material will include workbook on how to plan for family physical activity; brainstorming exercises for parents \& children where they list physical activities that they have found fun in the past, as well as some new activities they would like to try \& skill training content to help with goal setting \& tracking of physical activity.
Behavioural: Family Physical Activity Habit formation. The Habit formation intervention condition will receive the same content as the education control condition and the physical activity planning condition but with additional material on creating physical activity support habits. The material includes a brief discussion of what habits are with some very straightforward examples such as preparing for sleep routines or initiating to drive a car to work. A key component of the habit section will be based on planning for context-dependent repetition, with pointers on how to maintain repetition as habit forms.
The control group package will consist of the Canadian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines recommending 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day for children. The guide also contains arguments \& information about the benefits of physical activity.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Victoria
Lead Sponsor
King's College London
Collaborator
University of British Columbia
Collaborator
Dalhousie University
Collaborator
University of Alberta
Collaborator
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Collaborator
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
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