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Behavioral Intervention

Park Prescriptions for Child Health and Mental Wellness (ParkRx Trial)

Q: Does this scientific trial permit applicants younger than fifty years old?

To be eligible to join this experiment, applicants must be aged between 6 and 16. Additionally, there are 47 studies for minors and 96 studies for seniors.

Q: Are there open slots available for those who would like to enroll in this research?

Affirmative. According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this medical research is currently ongoing and began on March 27th 2020 with its latest update being June 22nd 2021. This study seeks 500 willing test subjects from a single site.

Q: What are the criteria for eligibility to participate in this clinical trial?

This medical trial seeks to enlist 500 individuals aged 6-16 years old, who possess several chronic conditions which necessitate regular doctor visits. The target population must adhere to the criteria of having an <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/adhd">ADHD</a> diagnosis, pre-diabetic <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/type-2-diabetes">Type 2 diabetes</a>, hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia and/or be <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/overweight">overweight</a> or obese. Moreover, these potential participants should reside in the <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/washington">Washington</a> DC region for the upcoming two years.

Q: What is the upper limit of participants in this clinical experiment?

Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has verified that this research is presently recruiting patients, with the original post dating from March 27th 2020 and most recent update occuring on June 22nd 2021. At present there are 500 slots for volunteers at a single site.

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Waitlist Available

Led By Deborah A Cohen, MD, MPH

Research Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Type 2 diabetes.

ages >6 and <16 with one or more diagnoses of chronic conditions that usually require two or more routine health care provider visits per year.

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 years

Awards & highlights

ParkRx Trial Summary

This trial will evaluate whether prescribing visits to specific parks changes physical activity levels and improves health and mental health outcomes among low-income pediatric patients.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for low-income children aged 6-16 in the Washington DC area, who have chronic health conditions like ADHD, overweight/obesity, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. They should need regular healthcare visits and plan to stay local for the next two years. Kids who've already had a park prescription can't join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests Park Rx—a program where doctors prescribe park visits with specific instructions for physical activity—to see if it boosts kids' physical activity and improves their overall health and mental wellness.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves prescribed outdoor activities rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, there may be risks associated with increased physical activity such as muscle strains or falls.

ParkRx Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have type 2 diabetes.

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I am between 6 and 16 years old with a chronic condition needing regular doctor visits.

ParkRx Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Physical Activity

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Cognition

Other outcome measures

Change in BMI percentile

Change in Lipids

ParkRx Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Park RxExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be given a park prescription as part of their treatment plan

Group II: No Park RxActive Control1 Intervention

Usual care only

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kaiser PermanenteLead Sponsor

538 Previous Clinical Trials

24,113,328 Total Patients Enrolled

Unity HealthOTHER

2 Previous Clinical Trials

22,176 Total Patients Enrolled

Deborah A Cohen, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorKaiser Permanente

1 Previous Clinical Trials

48 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Park Rx (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04114734 — N/A

Physical Activity Research Study Groups: No Park Rx, Park Rx

Physical Activity Clinical Trial 2023: Park Rx Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04114734 — N/A

Park Rx (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04114734 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this scientific trial permit applicants younger than fifty years old?

"To be eligible to join this experiment, applicants must be aged between 6 and 16. Additionally, there are 47 studies for minors and 96 studies for seniors."

Answered by AI

Are there open slots available for those who would like to enroll in this research?

"Affirmative. According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this medical research is currently ongoing and began on March 27th 2020 with its latest update being June 22nd 2021. This study seeks 500 willing test subjects from a single site."

Answered by AI

What are the criteria for eligibility to participate in this clinical trial?

"This medical trial seeks to enlist 500 individuals aged 6-16 years old, who possess several chronic conditions which necessitate regular doctor visits. The target population must adhere to the criteria of having an ADHD diagnosis, pre-diabetic Type 2 diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia and/or be overweight or obese. Moreover, these potential participants should reside in the Washington DC region for the upcoming two years."

Answered by AI

What is the upper limit of participants in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has verified that this research is presently recruiting patients, with the original post dating from March 27th 2020 and most recent update occuring on June 22nd 2021. At present there are 500 slots for volunteers at a single site."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Park Rx and Physical Activity Among Low-income Children

2020. "Park Rx and Physical Activity Among Low-income Children". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04114734.