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Behavioural Intervention

After school for Childhood Obesity

Phase 2

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up end of school year (0 months, start of summer), beginning of school year (3 months, end of summer) and end of following school year (12 months)

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to help low-income children at risk of obesity by providing vouchers for structured after-school programs and summer day camps. The study believes that structured activities during these times can help prevent excessive weight gain

Who is the study for?

This trial is for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade who attend partner schools, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (indicating lower income), and have a parent's consent. It aims to help children from low-income families who are at risk of obesity by providing structured after-school and summer activities.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if giving vouchers for after-school programs and summer day camps can prevent excessive weight gain in children. These programs offer healthy, structured environments during times when kids might otherwise be inactive or have unstructured time.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

There are no medical side effects as this is not a drug trial. However, the program may affect children's daily routines and could influence their social interactions, physical activity levels, dietary habits, and overall lifestyle.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ end of school year (0 months, start of summer), beginning of school year (3 months, end of summer) and end of following school year (12 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~end of school year (0 months, start of summer), beginning of school year (3 months, end of summer) and end of following school year (12 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of school year (0 months, start of summer), beginning of school year (3 months, end of summer) and end of following school year (12 months) 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 Body Mass Index

Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Summer campExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Attends summer day camp programming for 8 weeks during the summer vacation from school

Group II: After school and Summer CampExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Attends after school programming for 32 weeks during the school year and summer day camp programming for 8 weeks during the summer vacation from school

Group III: After schoolExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Attends after school programming for 32 weeks during the school year

Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

does not attend afterschool or summer programing

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

119,979 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the current clinical trial open for patient enrollment at this time?

"Indeed, data from clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this investigation is actively seeking participants. Initially shared on March 1st, 2024, the information was last revised on March 9th, 2024. The aim is to enroll a total of 480 patients at one site."

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What are the eligibility criteria for individuals who can participate in this medical research study?

"Seeking 480 children aged between 5 and 12 diagnosed with childhood obesity. Moreover, eligible candidates must be enrolled in kindergarten to fourth grade at a collaborating educational institution, qualify for free or reduced-price meals (a well-established gauge of socio-economic status and financial need), and have parental consent documented as affirmative for study participation."

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Is the clinical trial open to individuals younger than 35 years old?

"Participants aged between 5 and 12 years are sought for this research endeavor. Notably, there exist a total of 235 trials catering to individuals below the age of majority and an additional 640 focusing on those above the age of retirement."

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What risks are associated with participating in extracurricular activities after school for individuals under medical care?

"Our research team assigned a safety rating of 2 to After school on a scale from 1 to 3. This decision is based on the trial being in Phase II, indicating some evidence supporting its safety but lacking efficacy data."

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What is the current number of individuals involved in this clinical trial as participants?

"Indeed, information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is actively seeking participants. The trial was initially registered on March 1st, 2024 and most recently revised on March 9th, 2024. Researchers aim to recruit a total of 480 individuals from a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Healthy Kids Beyond the Bell: Investigating the Impact of After-School and Summer Programs

R. Glenn Weaver 2024. "Healthy Kids Beyond the Bell: Investigating the Impact of After-School and Summer Programs". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05880901.