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Wait List Group - Normal Daily Practice for Child Development (PRO-ECO Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Mariana Brussoni
Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
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Participant inclusion
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up intervention group - baseline (fall 2021), 5-months/10-months post-intervention (spring 2022/fall 2022); wait list control group - baseline/post-baseline (fall 2021/spring 2022), 5-months post-intervention (fall 2022)
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PRO-ECO Trial Summary

This trial aims to increase outdoor play for Canadian children in licensed early childcare settings by developing and testing a PROmoting Early Childhood Outside intervention.

PRO-ECO Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

PRO-ECO Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~intervention group - baseline (fall 2021), 5-months/10-months post-intervention (spring 2022/fall 2022); wait list control group - baseline/post-baseline (fall 2021/spring 2022), 5-months post-intervention (fall 2022)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and intervention group - baseline (fall 2021), 5-months/10-months post-intervention (spring 2022/fall 2022); wait list control group - baseline/post-baseline (fall 2021/spring 2022), 5-months post-intervention (fall 2022) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Assessing child participation in outdoor free play by identifying prevalence of play
Secondary outcome measures
Acceptability and feasibility of PRO-ECO intervention
Assessing the diversity of play types children engage in
Early childhood educators' attitudes towards outdoor risky play
+2 more
Other outcome measures
Child health
Child well-being
Children's psychosocial strengths
+1 more

PRO-ECO Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Outdoor play is an essential component of childhood development, including supporting children's cognitive, physical, emotional, and social growth. Currently, the YMCA early learning and child care centres (ELCCs) host children within childcare settings, with outdoor playtime governed by institutional regulations.
Group II: InterventionPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The PRO-ECO intervention to increase the quality of outdoor play involves four primary components: Modifying YMCA GV's outdoor play policies The ELCC policy on outdoor play requirements and procedures will be modified in conjunction with YMCA management. ECE training ECEs will undergo training delivered by YMCA of Southwestern Ontario that includes the importance of outdoor risky play, along with other online training tools along with resources on supporting outdoor play. There will also be ongoing as-needed supportive training and mentorship provided by YMCA senior managers and research team, along with peer mentorship and support. ELCC outdoor space modification This includes designing and implementing tailored modifications for each centre's outdoor play space developed by landscape architecture students. Parent engagement We will host parent-engagement events and opportunities to increase knowledge of the importance of outdoor play.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Wait List Group - Normal Daily Practice
2021
N/A
~340

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
1,407 Previous Clinical Trials
1,766,216 Total Patients Enrolled
The Lawson FoundationOTHER
15 Previous Clinical Trials
3,649 Total Patients Enrolled
Mariana BrussoniPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of British Columbia
2 Previous Clinical Trials
863 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 there currently any openings for volunteers in this medical experiment?

"Per medical data on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial has concluded its recruitment efforts as of February 8th 2022. Initially posted January 1st 2021, the study is no longer enrolling candidates; however there are 60 other trials currently recruiting patients."

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Who qualifies to join this research trial?

"In order to meet the inclusion criteria for this trial, participants must range in age from 30 months old up to 99 years of age. The research team is seeking around 250 individuals that match these qualifications."

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Does this investigation take into account participants over the age of fifty?

"This clinical trial only admits patients aged 3 to 8 years of age. An additional 48 studies are available for enrolment by those under 18, and 22 trials accept individuals over 65."

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~80 spots leftby Mar 2025