Fee Waiver + Outreach for Increasing Physical Activity
(PARKS Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Fee Waiver + Outreach for Increasing Physical Activity?
Research shows that increasing physical activity, even without weight loss, can reduce obesity-related health risks and improve fitness. Financial incentives and support, like fee waivers and outreach, have been effective in encouraging healthier behaviors, such as increased physical activity, especially in underserved populations.12345
Is the Fee Waiver + Outreach treatment generally safe for increasing physical activity?
Research on physical activity interventions, including those with fee waivers and outreach, shows that while minor injuries like muscle strains can occur, no serious adverse events have been reported. It's important to start with moderate intensity and gradually increase activity levels to minimize risks.678910
How does the Fee Waiver + Outreach treatment increase physical activity differently from other treatments?
The Fee Waiver + Outreach treatment is unique because it combines financial incentives (fee waivers) with personalized support (intensive outreach) to encourage physical activity, which is different from other treatments that may focus solely on counseling or recreational activities without financial or personalized support components.211121314
What is the purpose of this trial?
To evaluate a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Neighborhood parks (n=20) from Minneapolis (n=8) and Saint Paul (n=12) park systems will be randomized for a 2-year period to one of two arms: 1) Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver (n=10); or 2) Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only (n=10). The evaluation cohort will consist of 432 children ages 6-12 yrs who reside in one of the 20 randomized park neighborhoods. Measurements from evaluation cohort-enrolled individual children will be collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Research Team
Simone A French, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Minneaots
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for kids aged 6-12 who live near one of the 24 study parks, can be physically active but don't currently meet recommended activity levels. They shouldn't plan to move in the next two years or already be as active as guidelines suggest.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Measurement
Baseline measurements of physical activity and sedentary behavior are collected using accelerometers
Intervention
Implementation of park-level interventions including Intensive Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior at 6, 12, and 24 months
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Fee Waiver
- Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Minnesota
Lead Sponsor