SAGE Strategies for Child Health
(SAGE WISE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial evaluates different strategies for teaching the SAGE curriculum, which focuses on improving early childhood nutrition and physical activity. Schools will receive various support methods, including e-support (such as texts and calls), in-person training, and online learning communities. Researchers aim to determine which approach is the most effective and cost-efficient for long-term use. Eligible participants include early childhood education staff, children, or parents from participating schools who have no allergies or conditions preventing them from engaging in garden-based learning. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the opportunity to contribute to innovative educational strategies that could enhance children's health and well-being.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that these SAGE implementation strategies are safe for child health?
Research has shown that the SAGE program, which includes online support, in-person help, and group learning, is safe for preschool settings. Studies have found that participants can easily use the SAGE program, even with limited resources and training.
The program underwent testing in early childhood centers in Houston and Phoenix, where it improved physical activity and healthy eating habits in young children without causing significant problems. Garden-based learning, a component of the program, received positive feedback from both teachers and children.
Overall, the SAGE methods, whether through online support, in-person help, or group learning, have been implemented successfully without safety issues. This suggests that these methods are safe and suitable for early childhood education settings.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the SAGE Strategies for Child Health trial because it introduces innovative approaches to enhancing preschool education through garden-based learning. Unlike standard educational methods that may lack interactive and outdoor components, SAGE combines digital support, in-person training, and a virtual community to boost engagement and learning. The trial's unique feature is its blend of e-support, which includes semi-weekly text messages and a teacher hotline, with a virtual learning collaborative for sharing experiences and resources. These strategies aim to improve social connectivity and community capacity, offering a comprehensive approach to early childhood education that goes beyond traditional classroom settings.
What evidence suggests that this trial's strategies could be effective for improving child health outcomes?
Studies have shown that the SAGE program effectively increases physical activity and improves nutrition among young children. SAGE uses a garden-based approach to encourage kids aged 3 to 5 to eat more fruits and vegetables. Research indicates that preschools can regularly implement these garden activities, even with limited training and resources, leading to better health outcomes. Schools using the SAGE program have reported improvements in children's understanding of nutrition and physical activity. This trial will evaluate different strategies for implementing the SAGE program, including online support, in-person help, and group learning. These methods hold promise for fostering healthier habits in early childhood education settings.16789
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for early care and education (ECE) centers looking to improve child health outcomes through nutrition and physical activity. The study seeks ECE sites willing to implement one of four SAGE strategies aimed at enhancing diet, motor skills, and reducing movement disorders.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
Implementation of SAGE strategies including e-support, in-person support, and learning collaborative
Post-test Evaluation
Evaluation of implementation effectiveness, sustainability, and child health outcomes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sustainability and long-term outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- SAGE
Trial Overview
The project tests four different ways ('SAGE Basic', 'SAGE e-support', 'SAGE in-person support', 'Learning collaborative') of implementing the SAGE program in childcare settings. It aims to find out which method works best for sustaining healthy practices and improving children's health.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Schools will receive all three strategies: (S1) e-support implementation package which comprises the SAGE basic with the additional e-support implementation package that includs semi-weekly teacher text messages, a weekly check in phone call, and a teacher hotline. (S2) in person staff support and teacher training which requires SAGE curriculum activities to be completed in a single session to accommodate research staff schedules. (S3) virtual learning collaborative which will be developed in consultation with an advisory board with the goal of increasing the social network connectivity and community capacity about garden-based outdoor learning in preschoolers. ECE sites assigned to this condition will receive access to the original SAGE basic plus an online portal (such as a moderated Facebook private group) where they will be able to share information and interactions about garden learning. Monthly implementation "tips and tricks" video
Schools will receive SAGE baseline curriculum access and study materials.
Schools will receive two strategies: (S2) in person staff support and teacher training which requires SAGE curriculum activities to be completed in a single session to accommodate research staff schedules. (S3) virtual learning collaborative which will be developed in consultation with an advisory board with the goal of increasing the social network connectivity and community capacity about garden-based outdoor learning in preschoolers. ECE sites assigned to this condition will receive access to the original SAGE basic plus an online portal (such as a moderated Facebook private group) where they will be able to share information and interactions about garden learning. Monthly implementation "tips and tricks" video
Schools will receive one strategy: (S3) virtual learning collaborative which will be developed in consultation with an advisory board with the goal of increasing the social network connectivity and community capacity about garden-based outdoor learning in preschoolers. ECE sites assigned to this condition will receive access to the original SAGE basic plus an online portal (such as a moderated Facebook private group) where they will be able to share information and interactions about garden learning. Monthly implementation "tips and tricks" video
Schools will receive all one strategy: (S2) in person staff support and teacher training which requires SAGE curriculum activities to be completed in a single session to accommodate research staff schedules.
Schools will receive all two strategies: (S1) e-support implementation package which comprises the SAGE basic with the additional e-support implementation package that includs semi-weekly teacher text messages, a weekly check in phone call, and a teacher hotline. (S3) virtual learning collaborative which will be developed in consultation with an advisory board with the goal of increasing the social network connectivity and community capacity about garden-based outdoor learning in preschoolers. ECE sites assigned to this condition will receive access to the original SAGE basic plus an online portal (such as a moderated Facebook private group) where they will be able to share information and interactions about garden learning. Monthly implementation "tips and tricks" video
Schools will receive all two of the three strategies: (S1) e-support implementation package which comprises the SAGE basic with the additional e-support implementation package that includs semi-weekly teacher text messages, a weekly check in phone call, and a teacher hotline. (S2) in person staff support and teacher training which requires SAGE curriculum activities to be completed in a single session to accommodate research staff schedules.
Schools will receive all one strategy: (S1) e-support implementation package which comprises the SAGE basic with the additional e-support implementation package that includes semi-weekly teacher text messages, a weekly check in phone call, and a teacher hotline.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Arizona State University
Lead Sponsor
Penn State University
Collaborator
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator
Texas A&M University
Collaborator
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