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8-week voucher for Childhood Obesity (DOSE Trial)

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)

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DOSE Trial Summary

This trial aims to study how children's BMI changes during the summer months. Previous studies have shown that most increases in BMI for children aged 5 to 12 occur during the summer, regardless of their

Who is the study for?

This trial is for kids aged 5-12 who are in kindergarten to 4th grade at a partner school, come from lower-income families eligible for free or reduced price lunch, and have parents who consent to their participation.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing how attending summer day camps affects children's weight by comparing BMI changes over the summer. It aims to find out if more time spent in structured environments like camps can prevent unhealthy weight gain.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves participation in summer day camp activities rather than medical interventions, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be risks typical of regular physical activity and outdoor exposure.

DOSE Trial 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

DOSE Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: 8-week voucherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Children in this group will receive a voucher to attend 8-weeks of a pre-existing summer program

Group II: 6-week voucherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Children in this group will receive a voucher to attend 6-weeks of a pre-existing summer program

Group III: 4-week voucherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Children in this group will receive a voucher to attend 4-weeks of a pre-existing summer program

Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Children in this group will not receive a voucher to attend a pre-existing summer program

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

120,099 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are patients currently able to participate in this ongoing trial?

"Affirmative. Data on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this research study is presently enrolling volunteers. The trial was first listed on 1st of March, 2024 and last revised on the 9th of March, 2024. Enrollment aims to include a total of 360 participants from one site."

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What is the current number of participants who are being recruited for this research study?

"Affirmative. Information retrieved from clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is actively pursuing suitable candidates for enrollment. The initial posting date of the study was on March 1st, 2024, with the most recent update occurring on March 9th, 2024. This research endeavor aims to recruit a total of 360 participants and will be conducted at a single location."

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Has the 4-week coupon been endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

"Based on our analysis at Power, the safety rating for the 4-week voucher stands at level 2. This assessment is influenced by its Phase 2 trial status, indicating existing data backing safety measures but not demonstrating efficacy."

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